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ORDER  OF  PRAYERS 


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RESPONSIVE  READINGS 


FOR 


JEWISH  WORSHIP. 


Second  revised  and  corrected  Edition. 


ARRANGED   BY  .     ; -.  •• 

ISAAC  S.  MQSE3,'5- 

Rabbi  of  Congregation  "Emanu-fcl",  jni\Caul&&,'  \Yist  ••".  ;" . 


MILWAUKEE,  WIS. 

1887. 


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Entered  according  to  Act  of  Congress,  in  the  year  1884,  by 

ISAAC  S.  MOSES, 

In  the  Office  of  the  Librarian  of  Congress  al  Washington,  D.  C. 


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PREFACE. 

After  a  trial  of  over  two  years,  the  English  Ritual 
published  by  the  undersigned  in  1884  has  been  found  ina 
dequate  to  the  wants  of  our  congregation.  The  majority  of 
those  who  regularly  attend  divine  service  are  accustomed  to 
to  the  Hebrew  as  the  language  of  prayer,  while  those  for 
whom  the  English  Ritual  was  intended,  do  not  take  that 
interest  in  our  public  worship  as  to  justify  the  substitution  of 
the  English  for  the  Hebrew.  To  return  to  the  old  Hebrew 
Prayer-book  with  its  un-English  translation  would  land  us 
where  we  started  from  a  few  years  ago ;  it  will  not  remedy  the 
evil.  To  satisfy  the  demands  of  both,  the  old  and  the  young 
generation,  the  undersigned  has  recast  his  former  publication, 
adding  all  the  principal  prayers  in  the  Hebrew  language 
contained  in  the  older  Prayer-book,  yet  making  the  English 
rendition  on  the  opposite  page  an  independent  Ritual,  thus 
enabling  the  worshipper  to  follow  the  service  intelligently 
whether  using  the  Hebrew  or  the  English  part.  Some 
changes  have  been  made  in  regard  to  the  Psalms  to  be  read 
at  Sabbath  eve  and  Sabbath  morning  service;  they  have 
been  placed  before  each  service.  The  Minister,  however, 
may  now  and  then  select  some  other  Psalm  from  the  ap- 
pended Collection  which  has  been  left  unaltered  from  the 
previous  edition. 

No  modern  prayer  can  compare  in  depth  of  feeling  and 
simplicity  of  expression  with  the  Psalms  of  the  Hebrew  bards. 
In  them  breathes  the  living  spirit  of  prayer.    There  is  hardly 
a  state  of  feeling  that  finds  not  expression  in  one  or  the  other 
of  these   ancient   songs.     The  opening  Psalm  before  each 
service  may  be  repeated  by  the  Choir  for  which  abundant 
compositions  are  extant.     In  addition  to  this  Collection  c 
Psalms  every  pew  ought  to  be  provided  with  one  or  two 
Hymn-books,   the  minister  announcing  every  hymn  to  b 
sung      This   would   avoid  the  frequently  ridiculous  11 

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PREFACE. 

scandalous  use  of  hymns  and  anthems  not  calculated  for  Jewish 
worship.  Excellent  Hymn-books  have  been  published  by 
Dr.  M.  JASTROW,  Dr.  M.  LANDSBERG,  and  lately  by  Dr.  G. 
GOTTHEIL  which  is  a  rich  collection  of  gems  of  poetry.  The 
responses  should  invariably  be  sung  in  Hebrew,  as  the  ear 
of  the  Jewish  worshipper  loves  to  hear  those  quaint  Hebrew 
melodies. 

In  this  present  edition  as  well  as  in  the  first  publication 
I  have  availed  myself  of  the  labors  of  my  predecessors.  I  do 
not  claim  to  have  composed  a  new  prayer-book;  the  merit  of 
this  book  is  its  lack  of  originality.  I  have  simply  compiled, 
arranged  and  rendered  into  English  the  ancient  forms  o,  our 
prayers,  making  free  use  of  the  English  portion  of  existing 
prayer-books,  especially  that  of  the  late  Dr.  EINHORN,  of  Dr. 
JASTROW'S  and  Dr.  LANDSBERG'S  Ritual,  which  I  hereby 
acknowledge  with  thanks.  The  Hymns  on  pages  63  and  /2 
are  from  Temple  Emanu-El  Prayer-book;  the  one  on 
page  8 1  is  by  Rev.  J.  V.  BLAKE  and  the  Shofar-Hymn  on 
page  106  from  Dr.  M.  JASTROW'S  Prayer-book. 

For  the  Service  of  Day  of  Atonement  a  second  volume 
is  in  preparation. 

May  this  Ritual  help  to  kindle  in  the  hearts  of  worship- 
pers the  spirit  of  true  devotion. 

Milwaukee,  Wis.,  July  1886. 

ISAAC  S.  MOSES. 


CONTENTS. 


ORDER  OF  PRAYER. 

Evening  Service  for  Sabbath  and  Holidays 

Morning  Service  for  Sabbath  and  Holidays.  22 

Service  for  New  Year's  Eve 61 

Morning  Service  for  New  Year's  Day   jg 

Service  in  the  House  of  Mourners 113 

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RESPONSIVE  READINGS. 

I.     Joy  in  Worship i 

^     II.     Acceptable  Worship 6 

'  III.     The  Glory  of  God 8 

IV.     The  Goodness  of  God 12 

V.     Time  and  Eternity 16 

VI.     The  Universal  Presence  of  God 19 

VII.     Seeking  God 22 

Vlir.     Thanksgiving 27 

IX.     Prayer 34 

X.     In  the  Day  of  Trouble 36 

XI.     Repentence  and  Forgiveness 43- 

XII.     Trust 45 

XIII.  Consolation 53 

XIV.  The  Justice  of  God 55 

XV.     Beatitudes 59 

XVI.     National 6l 

XVII.     Praise , 67 

Children's  Prayers 72 


EVENING  SERVICE 

FOR 

SABBATH    AND    HOLIDAYS. 


Organ  Prelude. 

MINISTER  : 


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How  beautiful  are  thy  tents,  0  Jacob,  thy  tabernacles, 
O  Israel  1  With  faith  in  thy  loving  kindness,  0  God,  we  enter 
thy  house;  with  profound  reverence  we  will  worship  thee  in 
thy  holy  temple.  We  love  thy  dwelling-place,  0  Lord,  the 
abode  sanctified  by  thy  holiness.  We  will  bow  down  before 
thee,  and  offer  up  our  supplication  unto  thee,  0  God  our 
Creator.  Accept  our  prayers  at  this  hour  in  the  fulness  of 
thy  grace.  Hear  us,  O  God,  our  stronghold  and  support. 

CHOIR  t    (Either  of  the  following  sentences.) 

Worship  the  Lord  in  the  beauty  of  holiness; 
Stand  in  awe  before  him  all  the  earth, 
Give  unto  the  Lord  glory  and  praise; 
Worship  the  Lord  in  holy  attire. 
Serve  the  Lord  with  gladness  ; 
Come  before  his  presence  with  songs 

RESPONSIVE  READING. 

Select  one  or  more  Psalms  from  the  following  pays;  for 
the  Three  Festivals,  appropriate  Psalms  from  the  appended  Col- 
lection,  then  begin  Borechu  on  page  II. 


4*"   .'EVENING.  SERVICE    FOR    SABBATH    AND    HOLIDAYS. 


ing^irito  the  Lord  ;  let  us  raise  a  voice  of  joy 

to  the  rock  of  our  salvation  ! 
Let  us  come  into  his  presence  with  thanksgiving,  and  sing 

joyfully  to  him  with  psalms  ! 
For  the  Lord  is  a  great  God  ;  yea  a  great  King  over  all  the 

world. 
In  his  hands  are  the  depths  of  the  earth;  his  also  are  the 

heights  of  the  mountains. 
The  sea  is  his,  and  he  made  it  ;  the  dry  land  also  his  hands 

have  formed. 
O  come,  let  us  worship  and  bow  down,  let  us  bow  down  be- 

fore the  Lord,  our  Maker! 
For  he  is  our  God,   and  we  are  the  people  of  his  pasture 

and  the  flock  of  his  hand. 
O  that  ye  would  now  hear  his  voice! 


Psalm  96. 

O  sing  to  the  Lord  a  new  song;  sing  to  the  Lord,  all  the  earth  ! 
Sing  to  the  Lord  ;  praise  his  name,  show  forth  his  salvation 

from  day  to  day  ! 
Proclaim  his  glory  among  the  nations,   his  wonders  among  all 

people! 
For  the  Lord  is  great,  and  highly  exalted,  and  beside    him 

there  is  no  God. 
For  all  the  gods  of  the  nations  are  idols  ;  but  the  Lord  made 

the  heavens. 
Honor  and  majesty  are  before  him,   glory  and  beauty  are  in 

his  holy  abode, 
Give  to  the  Lord,  ye  families  of  the  people,  give  to  the  Lord 

glory  and  praise  ! 
Give  to  the  Lord  the  glory  due  to  his  name;  bring  an  offering, 

and  come  into  his  courts  ! 
O  worship  the  Lord  in  the  beauty  of  holiness  !  stand  in  awe 

before  him,  all  the  earth  ! 
Say  among  the  nations,     the  Lord  is  king;  he  will  judge  the 

nations  in  righteousness. 


EVENING    SERVICE   FOR   SABBATH    AND    HOLIDAYS.  5 

Let  the  heavens  be  glad,  and  the  earth  rejoice;  let  the  tea 

roar,  and  the  fullness  thereof; 
Let  the  fields  be  joyful,  with  all  that  is  therein  ;  let  all  the 

trees  of  the  forest  rejoice; 
Before  the  Lord!  for  he  cometh,  he  cometh  to  judge  the 

earth!    he  will  judge  the  world  with  justice,    and  the 

nations  with  faithfulness. 

Psalm  97.          pKH  ^n  "1*70  » 

The  Lord  reigneth,  let  the  earth  rejoice  !  let  the  multitude  of 

isles  be  glad  ! 
Clouds  and  darkness  are  round  about  him;  justice  and  equity 

are  the  foundation  of  his  throne. 

Before  him  goeth  a  fire,  which  burneth  up  his  enemies  around. 
His  lightnings  illumine  the  world;  the  earth  beholdeth  and 

trembleth. 
The  mountains  melt  like  wax  at  the  presence  of  the  Lord,  at 

the  presence  of  the  Lord  of  the  whole  earth. 
The  heavens  declare  his  righteousness,  and  all  nations  behold 

his  glory. 
Zion  hath  heard,  and  is  glad,  and  the  daughters  of  Judah 

exult  on  account  of  thy  judgments,  O  Lord  ! 
For  thou,  O  Lord!  art  most  high  above  all  the  earth;  thou 

art  far  exalted  above  all  powers  ! 
Ye  that  love  the  Lord,  hate  evil!  He  preserveth  the  lives  of  his 

servents,  and  delivereth  them  from  the  hand  of  the  wicked. 
Light  is  sown  for  the  righteous,  and  joy  for  the  upright  in 

heart. 
Rejoice,  O  ye  righteous,  in  the  Lord,  and  praise  his  holy  name: 


Psalm  98.  " 

Sing  to  the  Lord  a  new  song;  for  he  hath  clone  marvellous 

things. 
His  own  right  hand  and  his  holy  arm  have  gotten  him  the 

victory! 
The  Lord  hath  made  known  his  salvation  ;  his  righteousness 

hath  he  manifested  in  the  sight  of  the  nations. 


6  EVENING    SERVICE    FOR    SABBATH    AND    HOLIDAYS. 

He  hath  remembered  his  mercy  and  truth  toward  the  house 
of  Israel,  and  all  the  ends  of  the  earth  have  seen  the  sal- 
vation of  our  God. 

Sing  unto  tho  Lord,  all  the  earth !  break  forth  into  joy,  and 
exult,  and  sing ! 

Sing  to  the  Lord  with  the  harp,  with  the  harp,  and  the  voice 
of  song ! 

With  clarions  and  the  sound  of  trumpets,  make  a  joyful  noise 
before  the  Lord  the  King! 

Let  the  sea  roar,  and  the  fulness  thereof;  the  world,  and  they 
that  dwell  therein. 

Let  the  rivers  clap  their  hands,  and  the  mountains  rejoice  to- 
gether ; 

Before  the  Lord!  for  he  cometh  to  judge  the  earth!  he  will 
judge  the  world,  with  righteousness  and  the  nations  with 
equity. 

Psalm  99.  tfQy  lUT  *f?0  » 

The  Lord  reigneth,  let  the  nations  tremble !  he  dwelleth  be- 
tween the  cherubim,  let  the  earth  quake ! 

Great  is  the  Lord  upon  Zion  ;  he  is  exalted  over  all  the  nations. 

Let  men  praise  thy  great  and  awe-inspiring  name!  it  is  holy. 

Let  them  declare  the  glory  of  the  King  who  loveth  justice! 

Thou  hast  established  equity;  thou  dost  execute  justice  in 
Jacob ! 

Exalt  ye  the  Lord,  our  God,  and  bow  yourselves  down  at  his 
footstool !  he  is  holy. 

Moses  and  Aaron,  with  his  priests,  and  Samuel,  who  called 
upon  his  name, — they  called  upon  the  Lord,  and  he 
answered  them. 

He  spake  to  them  in  the  cloudy  pillar;  they  kept  his  com- 
mandments, and  the  ordinances  which  he  gave  them. 

Thou,  O  Lord,  our  God,  didst  answer  them ;  thou  wast  to 
them  a  forgiving  God,  though  thou  didst  punish  their 
transgressions ! 

Exalt  the  Lord,  our  God,  and  worship  at  his  holy  mountain! 
for  the  Lord,  our  God,  is  holy. 


EVENING    SERVICE    FOR    SABBATH    AND    HOLIDAYS. 


100.       min1? 

Raise  a  voice  of  joy  unto  the  Lord,  all  ye  lands! 

Serve  the  Lord  with  gladness;  come  before  his  presence 
with  songs  ! 

Know  ye  that  the  Lord  is  God!  it  is  he  that  made  us,  and 
we  are  his,  his  people,  and  the  flock  of  his  pasture. 

Enter  into  his  gates  with  thanksgiving,  and  his  courts  with 
praise  ;  be  thankful  to  him,  and  bless  his  name  ! 

j?or  the  Lord  is  good  ;  his  mercy  is  everlasting;  and  his  truth 
endureth  to  all  generations, 


Psalm  29.  Q^N  i&  < 

Give  unto  the  Lord,    O  ye  sons  of  the  mighty!   give  unto 

the  Lord  glory  and  praise  ! 
Give  unto  the  Lord  the  glory  due  to  his  name  ;  worship  the 

Lord  in  holy  attire  ! 
The  voice  of  the  Lord  is  heard  above  the  waters  ;  the  God  of 

glory  thundereth,  —  the  Lord  above  the  great  waters. 
The  voice  of  the  Lord  is  powerful  ;  the  voice  of  the  Lord  is 

full  of  majesty  ; 
The  voice  of  the  Lord  breaketh  the  cedars;  yea,  the  Lord 

breaketh  the  cedars  of  Lebanon  ; 
Yea,  he  maketh  them  to  leap  like  a  calf,  —  Lebanon  and  Sirion 

like  a  young  buffalo. 

The  voice  of  the  Lord  divideth  the  flames  of  fire. 
The  voice  of  the  Lord  maketh  the  wilderness  tremble  ,' 
Yea,  the  Lord  maketh  the  wilderness  of  Kadesh  tremble. 
The  voice  of  the  Lord  causes  the  wild  deer  to  start,  and  layeth 

bare  the  forests;    while,    in  his    temple,    every  one  de- 

clareth  his  glory. 
The  Lord  dwelleth  above  the  floods;  yea,  the  Lord  is  king 

for  ever. 
The  Lord  will  give  strength  to  his  people;  the  Lord  will  bless 

his  people  with  peace. 


EVENING    SERVICE    FOR   SABBATH    AND    HOLIDAYS. 


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A  Psalm  for  the  Sabbath-day. 
It  is  a  good  thing  to  give  thanks    to  the  Lord,  and  to  sing 

praises  to  thy  name,  O  Most  High! 
To  show  forth  thy  loving  kindness  in  the  morning,  and  thy 

faithfulness  every  night. 
For  thou,  O  Lord,  hast  made  me  glad  by  thy  doings  ;  in  the 

works  of  thy  hands  I  greatly  rejoice  ! 

How  great  are  thy  works,  O  Lord  !  how  deep  thy  purposes  ! 
But  the  unwise  man  knoweth  not  this,  the  thoughtless  can  not 

perceive  it  : 
When  the  wicked  spring  up  like  grass,  and  evil-doers  flourish  ; 

—  to  be  destroyed  for  ever! 
But  thou,  O  Lord,  art  for  ever  exalted  ! 
For,  lo  !  thy  enemies,  O  Lord  !  thy  enemies  perish,  and  dis- 

persed are  all  who  do  iniquity  ! 
The  righteous  shall  flourish  like  the  palm-tree  ;  they  shall  grow 

up  like  the  cedars  of  Lebanon  ; 
Planted  in  the  house  of  the  Lord,  they  shall  flourish  in  the 

courts  of  our  God. 
Even  in  old  age  they  bring  forth  fruit  ;  they  are  green,  and 

full  of  sap  ; 
To  show  that  the  Lord,  my  Rock,  is  upright,  and  there  is  no 

unrighteousness  in  him. 

Psalm  93.  C±>  n»O  T*7D  " 

The  Lord  reigneth  ;  he  is  clothed  with  majesty  ;  the  Lord  is 

clothed  with  majesty,  and  girded  with  strength  : 
Therefore  the  earth  standeth  firm,  and  cannot  be  moved. 
Thy  throne  was  established  of  old  ;  thou  art  from  everlasting! 
The  floods,  O  Lord!    lift  up  their  voice;    the  floods  lift  up 

their  roaring  ! 
Mightier  than  the  voice  of  many  waters,  are  the  mighty  waves 

of  the  sea  ; 

But  mightiest  of  all  is  the  Lord  in  his  lofty  habitation. 
Thy  promises  are  most  sure  ;  holiness  becometh  thy  house,  O 

Lord-!  for  ever! 


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10       EVENING  SERVICE  TOR  SABDATH  AND  HOLIDAYS. 

MINISTER: 

ftuwJiu  es  Adonoy  hammevoroch. 
Praise  ye  the  Lord  to  whom  all  praise  is  due ! 

CHOIR  AND  CONGREGATION: 

jRoruch  Adonoy  hawnevoroch  I'olom  voed. 

Praised  be  the  Lord,  who  is  praised  through  all  eternity. 

Praise  be  to  thee,  O  Lord  our  God,  Ruler  of  the  Universe, 
who  by  his  word  calls  in  the  evening  and  in  his  wisdom  opens 
the  gates  of  the  morning.  He  changes  the  times  and  the 
seasons  by  his  understanding,  and  by  his  will  he  sets  the  stars 
in  their  heavenly  watches.  He  alternates  the  light  and  the 
darkness;  he  leads  out  the  day  and  brings  in  the  night,  the 
Lord  of  hosts  is  his  name.  May  lie  rule  over  us  forevermore. 
Praise  be  to  thee,  O  God,  who  bringest  in  the  evening. 

With  unchanging  love  thou  hast  guided  thy  people 
Israel ;  thou  hast  revealed  to  us  thy  law  which  will  become 
a  blessing  to  all  mankind.  Therefore  we  will  ever  think  of  thy 
word  and  rejoice  in  thy  truth.  It  is  our  light  and  our  life; 
we  will  cling  to  it  day  and  night,  and  will  proclaim  thy  name 
and  thy  unity  before  all  the  nations  of  the  earth.  Do  thou, 
O  God,  never  withold  from  us  thy  love  and  thy  protection. 
Praise  be  to  thee,  O  God,  our  Guardian  and  Keeper. 
CHOIR:  Amen. 

MINISTER,  THEN   CHOIR  AND  CONGREGATION  : 

Sli'ma  Yuroe/,   Adonoy  Eiohenu,  Adonoy  Echod. 
HEAR,  O  ISRAEL,  THE  LORD  OUR  GOD,  THE  LORD  is  ONE. 

Boruck  Shcm  kcvod  mal'chuso  I'olom    voed. 
Praised  be  the  name  of  his  glorious  kingdom   for  evermore. 

Thou  shalt  love  the  Eternal  thy  God  with  all  thy  heart, 
with  all  thy  soul,  and  with  all  thy  might.  And  these  words, 
which  I  command  thee  to-day,  shall  be  in  thy  heart.  Thou 
shalt  teach  them  diligently  to  thy  children,  and  shalt  talk  of 
them  when  thou  sittest  in  thy  house,  and  when  thou  walkest  by 
the  way,  and  when  thou  liest  down,  and  when  thou  risest  up. 
And  they  shall  be  as  a  sign  on  thy  hand  and  as  an  ornament 


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12  EVENING    SERVICE    FOR    SABBATH    AND    HOLIDAYS. 

on  thy  brow.     And  thou  shalt  write  them  upon  the   door- 
posts of  thy  house  and  on  thy  gates.     (DEUTER.,  CHAPT.  6,  v.  4—9.) 

CHOIR: 

Unchangeable  and  immutable  is  this  word  with  us: 
God  is  everlasting;  his  word  is  true  unto  all  generations;  his 
•commandments  stand  for  ever.  He  alone  is  our  God  and 
flone  besides  him. 

MINISTER: 

Truly  thou  art  our  God,  and  we  are  thy  people,  whom 
thou  hast  delivered  from  the  hand  of  mighty  oppressors. 
Wonders  without  number  thou  hast  wrought  for  us,  and 
hast  miraculously  protected  us  during  these  many  centuries. 
As  thy  arm  saved  us  from  the  yoke  of  Egyptian  slavery, 
so  thou  wast  with  us  in  all  times  of  need  and  danger,  when 
hatred  and  fanaticism  threatened  to  destroy  the  remnant  of 
Israel.  Therefore  we  render  thanks  to  thee,  and  praise  thy 
name  with  the  ancient  song  of  our  fathers: 

MINISTER,   THEN  CHOIR  AND   CONGREGATION : 

-  Mi  chomocho  boelim  Adonoy;  mi  komocho,   neddor  bakhxlesh, 
noro  sehillos,   one  feleh. 

Who  is  like  thee  among  the  mighty,  O  God,  who  is  like 
.hee  glorified  in  Holiness,  awe-inspiring,  wonder-working! 

MINISTER  : 

As  thou  hast  revealed  thy  kingdom  to  our  fathers,  so 
manifest  thy  glorious  help  unto  us,  their  children,  who 
worship  thee  as  their  God  and  King,  proclaiming: 

Adonoy  yimldch  Volom  voed. 
God  will  reign  for  ever  and  ever! 

Continue  to  be  with  us,  O  God,  and  guard  us  from  evil. 
Let  our  lying  down  and  our  rising  up  be  in  peace.  O  guide 
us  with  thy  good  counsel;  protect  us  from  grief  and  need, 
from  sorrow  and  anxiety,  from  sickness  and  danger;  for  in 
thee,  O  God,  we  put  cur  trust,  our  gracious  and  merciful 
father.  Let  our  going  out  and  coming  in  be  in  peace,  hence- 
forth and  forevermore.  Blessed  art  thou,  O  God,  Redeemer 
<ind  Keeper  of  Israel. 

CHOIR  :    Ameii. 


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O  i5Tis 
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14          EVENING    SERVICE   FOR    SABBATH    AND    HOLIDAYS. 

Praise  be  to  thee,  O  Eternal,  our  God,  God  of  our 
fathers,  God  of  Abraham,  Isaac  and  Jacob,  Almighty  and 
Supreme  Being,  Creator  of  heaven  and  earth!  Shield  of  our 
ancestors,  whose  life-giving  word  sustains  all  things,  O  God 
of  Holiness,  who  hast  planted  within  us  eternal  life. 

(ON  SABBATH.) 

Praise  and  thanks  to  thee,  O  merciful  Father,  for  the 
precious  gift  of  the  Sabbath  which  thou  hast  ordained  for  us. 
Thou  hast  sanctified  the  seventh  day  and  destined  it  to  bring 
joy  and  comfort  to  man  after  the  cares  and  struggles  of  the 
week ;  to  offer  to  him  the  palm  of  peace  as  the  heavenly 
reward  for  all  his  labors.  Whatever  we  have  and  are  is 
a  gift  from  thy  bountiful  hand.  Grant,  O  our  Father,  that 
all  our  work  and  undertaking  may  be  good  and  pure 
in  thy  sight.  May  our  inward  strength  be  renewed  through 

(ON  HOLIDAYS.) 

We  give  thanks  unto  thee,  O  Eternal  our  God,  for 
the  unspeakeable  love  and  mercy  with  which  thou  hast 
chosen  our  fathers  from  among  all  nations  and  hast  ap- 
pointed them  to  be  the  bearers  of  thy  truth,  to  spread  the 
knowledge  of  thy  holy  name  and  to  consecrate  their  lives  to 
thy  service.  In  the  abundance  of  thy  grace  thou  hast  given 
HIS  Sabbaths  for  rest,  festive  days  for  joy  and  the  return  of 
seasons  for  gladness;  even  this  (Sabbath-day  and  this)  Day 
of  the  Feast  of 


PASSOVER 

the       anniver- 
sary of  our  re- 
•deinption  from 
bondage 

WEEKS 

the       anniver- 
sary    of      the 
revelation     on 
Mount  Sinai. 

TABERNACLES 

the     time      of 
thanksgiving 
for    thy    boun- 
tiful    blessing. 

CONCLUSION 

the      time      of 
rejoicing    over 
thy      bountiful 
blessing. 

a  holy  convocation,  a  memorial  of  our  departure  from  Egypt. 

O  Eternal  our  God,  God  of  our  fathers,  grant  that  our 
memorial,  the  memorial  of  our  fathers,  and  of  all  thy  people 
Israel,  may  come  before  thee  for  grace,  favor  and  mercy,  life 
.and  peace,  on  this  Day  of  the  Feast  of 

Passover,    |    Weeks,    |    Tabernacles,    |    Conclusion. 


em  18 


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urnin  jng  |pt  /rrtn 
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l6  EVENING    SERVICE    FOR    SABBATH    AND    HOLIDAYS. 

(ON  SABBATH.) 

the  blessing  of  the  Sabbath,  that  we  may  become  worthy  to 
receive  the  light  of  thy  wisdom,  thy  perfect  holiness  and 
unchanging  love.  Sanctify  us,  O  God,  through  thy  command- 
ments, sustain  us  with  thine  infinite  goodness,  and  gladden 
us  by  thy  sure  help.  Purify  our  hearts  to  serve  thee  in. 
love  and  truth;  may  we  enjoy  thy  holy  Sabbath  with  gladness 
of  heart  and  peace  of  mind.  Praise  be  to  thee,  O  Lord,  who 
hast  hallowed  the  Sabbath-day. 

(ON  HOLIDAYS.) 

Remember  us,  O  Lord,  for  our  good,  bless  us  with  happiness, 
and  help  us  in  the  trials  of  life.  Cause  thy  mercy  to  descend 
upon  us  and  bring  us  salvation,  according  to  the  promise  of 
of  thy  holy  word;  for  to  thee  we  look  for  aid,  O  our  Heavenly 
father,  who  rulest  all  mankind  in  mercy  and  love. 

Our  God  and  Father,  sanctify  us  through  thy  command- 
ments and  enlighten  us  by  thy  law.  Sustain  us  from  thine 
infinite  goodness  and  gladden  us  by  thy  sure  help.  Purify 
our  hearts  to  serve  thee  in  truth  and  let  us  enjoy  thy  holy 
(Sabbaths  and)  festivals  in  love  and  gladness.  Praise  be  to 
thee,  O  God,  who  sanctifiest  Israel  and  the  Festivals. 

(ON  SABBATH  AND  HOLIDAYS.) 
In  silent  devotion. 

O  God,  keep  my  tongue  from  evil,  and  my  lips  from 
uttering  deceit,  and  grant  that  I  may  be  meek  and  kind  to 
those  who  bear  ill-will  against  me.  Implant  humility  in  my 
heart  and  strengthen  me  with  faith.  Be  rny  support  when 
grief  oppresses  me  and  my  comfort  in  affliction.  Let  thy 
truth  illumine  my  path  and  guide  me ;  for  thou  art  my  God 
and  my  aid ;  in  thee  I  trust  every  day.  t 

MINISTER,    THEN    CHOIR: 

Let  the  words  of  my  mouth  and  the  meditation  of  my 
heart  be  acceptable  in  thy  sight,  O  God,  my  Strength  and 
my  Redeemer.  As  thou  preservest  peace  in  the  heavenly 
spheres,  so  preserve  it  to  us  and  to  all  who  invoke  thy  holy 
name.  Amen. 


17 


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' 


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13  wnj5«  .njto^  to  wrt^ 
Din  D'prn  nj^  ta)5'??i  .D»rr  to 

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1 8  EVENING    SERVICE    FOR    SABBATH    AND    HOLIDAYS. 

ADORATION. 

Almighty  God !  Creator  of  heaven  and  earth !  It  behooves 
us  to  render  praise  and  thanksgiving  unto  thee.  who  hast 
delivered  us  from  the  darkness  of  false  belief  and  sent  to  us 
the  light  of  thy  truth.  Thou  art  our  God,  there  is  no  other. 

We,  therefore,  bow  the  head  and  bend  the  knee  before 
thee,  Creator  and  Ruler  of  the  world,  and  bless  thy  holy  name  ! 

MINISTER,   THEN  CHOIR  AND  CONGREGATION  : 

Vaanachnu,    kor'im,    umishtdchavim,    umodlm,     llfne    Melech   mal'che 
hammelochim,   Hakkodosh  boruch  hu. 

Thou  art,  in  truth,  our  Father,  our  God,  our  Saviour,  and 
there  is  none  besides  thee,  as  is  written  in  thy  law :  Thou  shalt 
know  this  day  and  reflect  in  thy  heart  that  the  Lord  is  God 
in  heaven  above  as  on  earth  below ;  and  there  is  none  else. 

We  fervently  pray,  O  Lord  our  God,  that  we  may  speed- 
ily behold  the  glory  of  thy  mighty  power,  banishing  all 
impurities  from  the  earth,  de  troying  idolatry  and  wickedness, 
and  establishing  thy  truth  among  mankind;  that  all  the 
inhabitants  of  the  earth  may  invoke  thy  name,  acknowledge 
thy  unity,  and  understand  that  to  thee  alone  every  knee 
must  bend  and  every  tongue  swear  fealty. 

May  all  thy  children,  O  God,  soon  be  united  in  a 
common  bond  of  brotherhood,  may  the  time  be  hastened 
when  no  religious  differences  will  separate  them,  but  when 
they  will  all  adore  thee  as  the  universal  father,  worship  thee 
in  the  spirit  of  true  religion,  and  unite  in  proclaiming  the 
unity  of  thy  holy  name. 

Thus,  O  God,  do  thou  reign  over  them  for  ever  and 
ever,  for  the  kingdom  is  thine,  and  unto  thee  appertain  power, 
glory  and  majesty  from  everlasting  to  everlasting.  As  it  is 
written  :  The  Lord  will  reign  for  ever  and  ever ;  the  Lord 
will  be  king  over  all  the  earth ;  on  that  day  shall  God  be 
acknowledged  One  and  his  name  One. 

MINISTER,    THEN    CHOIR  AND   CONGREGATION: 

Veho-yoh  Adonoy  lemelech  al  kol  hoards,   bayom  hahu  yUt'yeh  Aclonoy 
echod.   it-shemo  echcd. 


D"VI  rw1?  rvmy 

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a  CD^^.^m  .p«rr  jo  D^  ^3£r6 


rnnp  onj?. 


T:  T 

Ninn  or? 


20       EVENING  SERVICE  FOR  SABBATH  AND  HOLIDAYS. 

ADDRESS  TO  THE  MOURNERS. 

Brothers  and  sisters,  who  are  mourning  for  dear  lives 
departed,  remember  your  beloved  ones  and  honor  their  names 
in  the  midst  of  the  congregation  of  Israel.  May  the  memory 
of  the  righteous  inspire  you  to  noble  deeds  and  works  in  their 
honor.  Rise,  and  praise  with  me  the  name  of  the  most  High, 
according  to  the  anscient  custom  of  our  fathers. 

MOURNERS'  KADDISH. 

May  thy  great  and  ineffable  name,  O  Lord  of  life  and 
death,  be  exalted  and  sanctified  throughout  the  world,  which 
thou  hast  created  according  to  thy  will.  May  thy  kingdom 
be  established  in  our  midst,  in  our  lifetime  and  in  our  days, 
and  in  the  days  of  the  whole  house  of  Israel.  Amen. 

THE    CONGREGATION  I 

May  his  great  and  ineffable  name  be  blessed  and  glorified 
for  ever  and  ever. 

Praised  and  hallowed  be  thy  name  who  hast  created 
man  in  thy  image  and  planted  within  him  eternal  life.  In 
thy  hand  is  the  soul  of  every  living  being  and  the  spirit  of 
all  flesh.  Blessed  art  thou,  whose  hymns,  praises  and  benedic- 
tions are  repeated  throughout  the  world.  Amen. 

THE    CONGREGATION  : 

Praised  be  he  and  his  glorious  name. 

Unto  Israel,  unto  all  the  righteous  and  unto  all  who 
departed  this  life  according  to  the  will  of  God,  may  there  be 
granted  abundance  of  peace,  and  a  blissful  portion  in  the  life 
to  come,  grace  and  mercy  by  the  Lord  of  heaven  and  earth. 

May  the  fullness  of  peace  from  heaven,  with  life  and 
health  be  granted  unto  us  and  unto  all  Israel.  Amen. 

May  he  who  establisheth  peace  in  his  heavenly  spheres 
grant  happiness  and  peace  unto  us,  unto  all  Israel  and  to  all 
mankind.  Amen. 

CLOSING  SONG. 
BENEDICTION. 


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,  ,  N  -n 


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-n  K?^  prf?  NH; 


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MORNING  SERVICE 

FOK 

SABBATH    AND    HOLIDAYS. 

Organ  Prelude. 

MINISTER  : 


N:I  'TP?  Pf'P  CDippi    jrr    pyi?  'fprrNt  » 


How  beautiful  are  thy  tents,  O  Jacob,  thy  tabernacles, 
O  Israel  !  With  faith  in  thy  loving  kindness,  O  God,  we  enter 
thy  house;  with  profound  reverence  we  will  worship  thee  in 
thy  holy  temple.  We  love  thy  dwelling-place,  O  Lord,  the 
abode  sanctified  by  thy  holiness.  We  will  bow  down  before 
thee,  and  offer  up  our  supplication  unto  thee,  O  God  our 
Creator.  Accept  our  prayers  at  this  hour  in  the  fulness  of 
thy  grace.  Hear  us,  O  God,  our  stronghold  and  support. 

CHOIR  :    (Either  of  the  following  sentences.) 

Worship  the  Lord  in  the  beauty  of  holiness; 
Stand  in  awe  before  him  all  the  earth. 
Give  unto  the  Lord  glory  and  praise; 
Worship  the  Lord  in  holy  attire. 
Serve  the  Lord  with  gladness  ; 
Come  before  his  presence  with  songs. 

RESPONSIVE  READING. 

Select  one  or  more  Psalms  from  the  following  pa^es;  for 
the  Three  Festivals,  appropriate  Psalms  from  the  appended  Col- 
lection, then  begin  Borechu  on  page  29. 


MORNING    SERVICE    FOR   SABBATH    AND    HOLIDAYS.          23 

Psaim  ioo.       rmrft  TOO 

Raise  a  voice  of  joy  unto  the  Lord,  all  ye  lands! 

Serve   the    Lord   with   gladness;    come  before  his  presence 

with  songs ! 
Know  ye  that  the  Lord  is  God;  it  is  he  that  made  us,  and 

we  are  his,  his  people,  and  the  flock  of  his  pasture.  ' 
Enter  into  his  gates  with  thanksgiving,  and  his  courts  with 

praise ;  be  thankful  to  him,  and  bless  his  name ! 
For  the  Lord  is  good;  his  mercy  is  everlasting;  and  his  truth 

endureth  to  all  generations. 

Psalm  19.   SK  TQ3  DnfiDO  D'Dtrn 

The  heavens  declare  the  glory  of  God ;  the  firmament  showeth 
forth  the  work  of  his  hands. 

Day  uttereth  instruction  unto  day,  and  night  showeth  know- 
ledge  unto  night. 

They  have  no  speech  nor  language,  and  their  voice  is  not 
heard : 

Yet  their  sound  goeth  forth  to  all  the  earth,  and  their  words 
to  the  ends  of  the  world. 

In  them  hath  he  set  tabernacle  for  the  sun,  which  like  a  bride- 
groom he  cometh  forth  from  his  chamber,  and  rejoiceth, 
like  a  hero,  to  run  his  course. 

He  goeth  forth  from  the  extremity  of  heaven,  and  maketh  his 
circuit  to  the  end  of  it ;  and  nothing  is  hid  from  his  heat. 

The  law  of  the  Lord  is  perfect,  reviving  the  soul ;  the  precepts 
of  the  Lord  are  sure,  making  wise  simple ; 

The  statutes  of  the  Lord  are  right,  rejoicing  the  heart ;  the  com- 
mandments of  the  Lord  are  pure,  enlightening  the  eyes; 

The  fear  of  the  Lord  is  clean,  enduring  for  ever;  the  judg- 
ments of  the  Lord  are  true  and  righteous  altogether. 

More  precious  are  they  than  gold;  yea,  than  much  fine  gold; 
sweeter  than  honey  and  the  honeycomb. 

By  them  also  is  thy  servant  warned,  and  in  keeping  of  them 
there  is  great  reward. 

Who  knoweth  his  own  offences?  O,  cleanse  thou  me  from 
secret  faults  ! 


24          MORNING    SERVICE    FOR    SABBATH    AND    HOLIDAYS. 

Keep  back  also  thy  servant  from  presumptuous  sins;  let  them 

not  have  dominion  over  me  ! 

Then  shall  I  be  upright,  and  free  from  gross  transgression. 
May  the  words  of  my  mouth  and  the  meditation  of  my  heart 

be  acceptable  in  thy  sight,  O  Lord,  my  Strength  and  my 

Redeemer. 

Psalm  34.       n     «jM  »  j-,^  itD"DK 


I  will  bless    the  Lord  at  all  times  ;  his  praise    shall  continu- 

ally be  in  my  mouth. 
In  the  Lord  doth  my  soul  boast  ;  let  the  afflicted  hear,  and 

rejoice  ! 

0  magnify  the  Lord  with  me,  and  let  us  exalt  his  name  to- 

gether ! 

1  sought  the  Lord,  and  he  heard  me,  and  delivered  me  from 

all  my  fears. 
Look  up  to  him,  and  ye  shall  have  light;  your  faces  shall 

never  be  ashamed. 
This  afflicted  man  cried,  and  the  Lord  heard,  and  saved  him 

from  all  his  troubles. 
The  angels  of  the  Lord  encamp  around  those  who  fear  him, 

and  deliver  them. 
O  taste,  and  see  how  good  is  the  Lord!  happy  the  man  who 

trusteth  him  ! 
O  fear  the  Lord,  ye  his  servants  !  for  to  those  who  fear  him 

there  shall  be  no  want. 
Young  lions  may  want,  and  suffer  hunger  ;  but  they  who  fear 

the  Lord  want  no  good  thing. 
Come,  ye  children,  hearken  to  me  !  I  will  teach  you  the  fear 

of  the  Lord. 
Who  is  he  that  loveth  life,  and  desireth  many  days,  in  which 

he  may  see  good  ? 
Guard  well  thy  tongue  from  evil,  and  thy  lips  from  speaking 

guile  ! 

Depart  from  evil,  and  do  good  ;  seek  peace,  and  pursue  it! 
The  eyes  of  the  Lord  are  upon  the  righteous,  and  his  ears  are 

open,  to  their  cry. 


MORNING    SERVICE    FOR   SABBATH   AND    HOLIDAYS.          2$ 

But  the  face  of  the  Lord  is  against  evil-doers,  to  cut  off  thci 

remembrance  from  the  earth. 
The  righteous  cry,  and  the  Lord  heareth,  and  delivered  them 

from  all  their  troubles. 
The  Lord  is  near  to  them  that  are  of  a  broken  heart,  and 

saveth  such  as  are  of  a  contrite  spirit. 
Many  are  the  afflictions  of  the  righteous;  but  the  Lord  de- 

hvereth  him  from  them  all. 

He  guardeth  all  his  bones;  not  one  of  them  shall  be  broken. 
Calamity  destroyeth  the  wicked,  and  they  who  hate  righteous- 

ness  suffer  for  it. 
The  Lord  redeemeth  the  life  of  his  servants,  and  none  that  put 

their  trust  in  him  will  suffer  of  it. 


Psalm  33.  »3  D^HV  IDT 

Rejoice,  O  ye  righteous,  in  the  Lord!   for  praise  becometh 

the  upright. 
Praise  the  Lord  with  the  harp;  sing  to  him  with  the  musical 

instruments  ! 
Sing  to  him  a  new  song;    play  skilfully  amid   the  sound  of 

trumpets! 

For  the  word  of  the  Lord  is  right,  and  all  his  acts  are  faithful. 
He  loveth  justice  and  equity;  the  earth  is  full  of  the  goodness 

of  the  Lord. 
By  the  word  of  the  Lord  were  the  heavens  made,  and  all  the 

hosts  of  them  by  the  breath  of  his  mouth. 
He  gathereth  the  waters  of  the  sea,  as  a  heap;  he  layeth  up. 

the  deep  in  storehouses. 
Let  all  the  earth  fear  the  Lord  ;  let  all  the  inhabitants  of  the 

world  stand  in  awe  of  him  ! 
For  he  spake,  and  it  was  done  ;  he  commanded,  and  it  stood 

fast. 
The  Lord  bringeth  the  devices  of  the  nations  to  nothing  ;  he 

frustrateth  the  designs  of  kingdoms. 
The  purposes  of  the  Lord  stand  for  ever;  the  designs  of  his 

heart,  to  all  generations. 


4§         MORNING    SERVICE    FOR    SABBATH    AND    HOLIDAYS. 

Happy  the  nation  whose  God  is  the  Lord ;  the  people  whom 

he  hath  chosen  for  his  inheritance. 
The  Lord  looketh  down  from  heaven;  he  beholdeth  all  the 

children  of  men ; 
From  his  dwelling-place  he  beholdeth  all  the  inhabitants  of 

the  earth.  — 

He  that  formed  the  hearts  of  all,  and  observeth  all  their  works. 
A  king  is  not  saved  by  the  number  of  his  forces,  nor  a  hero  by 

the  greatness  of  his  strength. 
The  horse  is  a  vain  thing  for  safety,  nor  can  he  deliver  his 

master  by  his  great  strength. 
Behold,  the  eye  of  the  Lord  is  upon  them  that  fear  him, — 

upon  them  that  trust  in  his  goodness. 
To  save  them  from  the  power  of  death,  and  keep  them  alive 

in  famine. 
The  hope  of  our  souls  is  in  the  Lord;  he  is  our  help  and  our 

shield. 
Yea,  in  him  doth  our  heart  rejoice;  in  his  holy  name  we  have 

confidence. 
May  thy  goodness  be  upon  us,  O  Lord  !  according  as  we  trust 

in  thee  ! 


145. 


rrf?N 


I  will  extol  thee,   my  Gad,  the  King!  I  will  praise  thy  name 

for  ever  and  ever ! 

Great  is  the  Lord,  and  greatly  to  be  praised ;  yea,  his  great- 
ness is  unsearchable. 
One  generation  shall  praise  thy  works  to  another,  and  shall 

declare  thy  mighty  deeds. 
I  will  speak  of  the  glorious  honor  of  thy  majesty,  and  of  thy 

wonderful  works. 
Men  shall  speak  of  the  might  of  thy  wonderful  deeds,  and  I 

will  declare  thy  greatness ; 
They  shall  pour  forth  the  praise  of  thy  great  goodness,  and 

sing  of  thy  righteousness. 
The  Lord  is  gracious,  and  full  of  compassion,  slow  to  anger 

and  rich  in  mercy, 


MORNING   SERVICE    FOR    SABBATH   AND    HOLIDAYS.          27 

The  Lord  is  good  to  all,  and  his  tender  mercies  are  over  all 

his  works. 
All  thy  works  praise  thee,  O  Lord !  and  thy  holy  ones  bless 

thee! 
They  speak  of  the    glory  of  thy  kingdom,    and  talk  of  thy 

power ; 
To  make  known  to  the  sons  of  men  his  mighty  deeds,  and 

the  glorious  majesty  of  his  kingdom. 
Thy  kingdom  is  an  everlasting  kingdom,  and  thy  dominion 

endureth  throughout  all  generations. 
The  Lord  upholdeth  all  that  fall,  and  raiseth  up  all  that  are 

bowed  down. 
The  eyes  of  all  wait  upon  thee,  and  thou  givest  them  their 

food  in  due  season ; 
Thou  openest  thy  hand,  and  satisfies!  the  desire  of  every  living 

thing. 
The  Lord  is  righteous  in  all  his  ways,  and  merciful  in  all  his 

works. 
The  Lord  is  nigh  to  all  that  call  upon  him,  to  all  that  call 

upon  him  in  truth. 
He  fulfilleth  the    desire  of  them   that  fear  him;   he  heareth 

their  cry,  and  saveth  them. 
The  Lord  preserveth  all  that  love  him ;  but  he  will  destroy 

the  wicked. 
My  mouth  shall  speak  the  praise  of  the  Lord  ;  and  let  all  flesh 

bless  his  holy  name  for  ever  and  ever!     Hallelujah! 


28          EVENING   SERVICE    FOR   SABBATH    AND    HOLIDAYS. 

MINISTER  : 

Borechu  es  Adonoy  hammevoroch. 
Praise  ye  the  Lord  to  whom  all  praise  is  due! 

Boruch  Adonoy  hammevoroch  Volom  voed. 
Praised  be  the  Lord  through  all  eternity  I 

We  praise  thee,  O  Lord,  our  God,  Ruler  of  the  Universe, 
Creator  of  light  and  darkness,  Source  of  all  wisdom,  Fountain 
of  truth  and  peace.  We  praise  thee,  we  thank  thee,  we  mag- 
nify thee.  In  thy  mercy  thou  causest  light  to  radiate  over 
the  earth  and  all  its  inhabitants,  and  renewest  daily  in 
kindness  the  wonders  of  thy  creation.  Yea,  how  mani- 
fold are  thy  works,  O  Eternal,  in  wisdom  thou  hast  made 
them  all,  the  earth  is  full  of  thy  treasures.  O  Lord  of 
life,  have  compassion  on  us,  be  our  defense,  our  shield,  our 
protection.  Praised  be  to  thee,  O  God,  Author  of  peace  and 
light. 

With  infinite  love,  O  Lord  our  God,  thou  hast  guided 
our  fathers,  who  trusted  in  thee,  and  hast  taught  them  thy 
laws  of  life.  O  be  gracious  unto  us ;  incline  our  hearts  to 
thee,  O  merciful  Father!  May  we  love  thy  precepts,  and 
be  enabled  to  learn  and  to  teach,  to  observe  and  to  practice 
them  in  the  spirit  of  love.  Enlighten  our  minds  in  thy  holy 
law,  that  we  may  learn  to  love  and  revere  thy  Name  and  so 
order  our  lives  that  we  may  never  be  put  to  shame  for  our 
deeds.  In  thy  holy  Name  we  put  our  trust;  we  rejoice  and 
delight  in  thy  help.  For  with  thee  alone  is  salvation.  Thou 
hast  appointed  us,  the  children  of  Israel,  to  proclaim  this 
truth,  to  acknowledge  thee  and  thy  unity  before  all  nations 
of  the  earth.  Praise  be  to  thee,  O  Lord,  who  hast  sanctified 
thy  people  Israel  in  love. 

CHOIR:    Amen. 

MINISTER,   THEN   CHOIR  AND  CONGREGATION: 

Sh'-ma    Yisroel,   Adonoy  Elohanu,   Adonoy  echod. 
HEAR,  O  ISRAEL,  GOD  OUR  LORD,  GOD  is  ONE. 

Boruch  Shem  kevod  maCchuso  Volom  voed. 
Praised  be  the  name  of  his  glorious  Kingdom  for  evermore. 


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30          MORNING    SERVICE    FOR    SABBATH    AND    HOLIDAYS. 

Thou  shalt  Jove  the  Eternal  thy  God  with  all  thy  heart, 
with  all  thy  soul,  and  with  all  thy  might.  And  these  words, 
which  I  command  thee  to-day,  shall  be  in  thy  heart.  Thou 
shalt  teach  them  diligently  to  thy  children,  and  shalt  talk  of 
them  when  thou  sittest  in  thy  house,  and  when  thou  walkest 
by  the  way,  and  when  thou  liest  down,  and  when  thou  risest. 
And  they  shall  be  as  a  sign  on  your  hand  and  as  an  ornament 
on  your  brow.  And  thou  shalt  write  them  upon  the  door 
posis  of  thy  house  and  on  thy  gates.  (DEUTER.,  CHAPT.  e,  V.4— 9.) 

Unchangeable  and  immutable  is  this  word  with  us :  God 
is  everlasting;  his  word  is  true  unto  all  generations;  his 
commandments  stand  for  ever.  He  alone  is  our  God  and 
none  besides  him. 

Thou  hast  been  the  protector  of  our  fathers  in  time  of 
distress,  thou  hast  saved  us  from  the  hand  of  oppression;  for 
thou  art  our  Guide,  Protector,  and  Redeemer,  the  Rock  of 
our  salvation,  our  Helper  and  Deliverer.  Thou  art  the  first 
and  the  last,  and  besides  thee  there  is  no  power  to  help  or 
redeem.  Thou  hast  saved  Israel  from  Egyptian  bondage  and 
to  this  day  thou  art  our  help  and  our  refuge.  Therefore  we 
exalt  thee,  and  praise  thy  name  with  the  ancient  song  of  our 
fathers: 

MINISTER,   THEN   CHOIR  AND  CONGREGATION  : 

Mi  chomocho  bo'elim  Adonoy ;  mi  komicho,  neddor  bakkodesh, 
noro  sehillos,  ose  feleh. 

Who  is  like  thee  among  the  mighty,  O  God,  who  is  like 
thee  glorified  through  holiness,  awe-inspiring,  wonder-working! 

The  redeemed  of  the  Lord  sang  a  new  song.  They  saw 
thy  glorious  help  and  worshipped  thee  as  their  God  and  King 

proclaiming : 

Adonoy  yimloch  Uolom  vo'ed. 

The  Lord  will  reign  for  ever  and  ever. 

O  Rock  of  Israel,  send  redemption  to  those  that  are  in 
bondage ;  for  thou  art  the  redeemer  of  the  oppressed,  as  it  is 
written :  Our  Redeemer  is  the  Lord  of  Host,  the  Holy  One 
of  Israel  is  his  name.  Praise  be  to  thee,  O  Lord,  Redeemer 
of  Israel.  CHOIR:  Amen. 


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32         MORNING   SERVICE    FOR   SABBATH    AND    HOLIDAYS. 

Praise  be  to  thee,  O  Eternal  our  God,  God  of  our 
fathers,  God  of  Abraham,  Isaac,  and  Jacob,  Almighty  and 
Supreme  Ruler  of  the  world,  who  renderest  just  reward  unto 
all.  Thou  rememberest  the  pious  deeds  of  the  fathers,  and 
bringest  redemption  and  love  to  their  descendants ;  thou  art 
our  Father,  our  Protector,  and  Helper.  Praise  be  to  thee, 
O  God,  Shield  of  Abraham.  *) 

Thou  art  mighty,  O  Lord,  thy  help  is  ever  near.  Thou 
sustainest  in  kindness  the  living;  thou  upholdest  the  falling, 
healest  the  sick,  loosest  the  bonds  of  captives,  and  keepest  thy 
faith  to  those  who  sleep  in  the  dust.  Who  is  like  unto  thee, 
Almighty !  Author  of  life  and  death,  who  givest  salvation, 
and  rememberest  thy  creatures  unto  life  eternal !  Praise  be 
to  thee,  O  God,  who  hast  planted  within  us  eternal  life. 
CHOIR:  Amen. 

Thou  art  holy,  and  thy  name  is  holy,  and  thy  worshippers 
daily  praise  thy  holiness. 

SANCTIFICATION. 
(The  Congregation  will  rise.) 

Let  us  sanctify  the  Name  of  the  Holy  One  of  Israel,  as  it 
is  sanctified  throughout  the  universe,  and  in  the  solemn  words 
of  our  prophets  we  exclaim  : 
Kodosh,  Kodosh,  Kodosh  Adonoy  Tsevoos,   meld   chol  hod.-etz  k'vodo. 

Holy,  holy,  holy  is  the  Lord  of  hosts,  the  whole  earth 
is  full  of  his  glory. 

CHOIR  AND  CONGREGATION:    Kodosh. 


*)  ON  IST  DAY  OF  PASSOVER. 

Thou,  0  God,  makest  the  wind 
blow  and  the  dew  descend  : 


*)  ON  ATZERETH. 

Thou,  O  God,  makest  the  wind 
blow  and  the  rain  descend. 


O  let  it  descend 
To  every  one's  blessing  and  the  hurt  of  none  I 

CHOIR:  Amen. 
To  every  one's  joy  and  the  woe  of  none  ! 

CHOIR:   Amen. 

To  every  one's  life  and  the  death  of  none! 
CHOIR:  Amen. 


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34         MORNING    SERVICE    FOR    SABBATH    AND    HOLIDAYS. 

Yea,  his  glory  fills  the  universe,  everywhere  is  his  throne 
of  honor,  and  all  creation  sounds  his  praise  continually, 

saying : 

Boruch  k'vod  Adonoy  mimmekomo. 

Praised  be  the  Glory  of  God  which  fills  the  universe ! 

May  the  glory  of  God  appear  to  us;  and  in  his  mercy 
be  gracious  to  those  who  twice  daily,  yea  evening  and  morn- 
ing, proclaim  the  unity  of  his  Name  in  love  and  devotion  : 

Sti'ina    Yisroel,   Adonoy  Elohenu,   Adonoy   Echod. 
HEAR,  O  ISRAEL,  THE  LORD  OUR  GOD,  THE  LORD  is  ONE. 

The  Lord  is  One;  He  is  our  Father,  our  King,  our 
Saviour;  He  will  grant  our  prayers  and  manifest  himself 
before  all  mankind  as  the  God  of  Israel. 

CHOIR :    Ani  Adonoy  Elohechem. 
I  am  the  Lord  your  God. 

The  Lord  is  almighty,  how  excellent  is  his  name  through- 
out the  world.  And  the  Lord  shall  be  King  over  all  the 
earth,  on  that  day  shall  the  Lord  be  acknowledged  one  and 
his  name  one,  as  is  written  in  Holy  Scriptures  : 

Yimloch  Adonoy  I'olom,   Mohayich  Zion  I'dor,    vodor  Hallelujah. 

The  Lord  shall  reign  for  evermore,  even  thy  God,  O 
Zion,  from  generation  to  generation.  Hallelujah  ! 

For  ever  will  we  declare  thy  greatness  and  proclaim  thy 
holiness,  neither  shall  thy  praise  ever  depart  from  our  lips. 
Praise  be  to  thee,  Almighty  and  Holy  God.  Arnen. 

(The  Congregation  will  be  seated.) 
(ON  SABBATH.) 

Accept  our  thanks,  O  Lord  our  God,  for  thy  loving 
kindness  to  us  in  giving  us  this  sacred  day  of  rest.  After  six 
days  of  toil  we  hail  this  messenger  of  peace,  that  brings 
strength  to  the  weary,  courage  to  the  despondent,  freedom  to 
the  enslaved !  May  we  wisely  improve  the  precious  oppor- 
tunities which  time  offers,  and  never  forget  that  thou 
blessest  the  fruit  of  our  labor  and  providest  us  with  all  that  we 
need ;  that  man  is  sent  into  the  world  to  live  not  by  bread 


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36         MORNING   SERVICE    FOR    SABBATH    AND    HOLIDAYS. 
(ON  SABBATH.) 

alone,  but  by  thy  word  and  by  obedience  to  thy  law.  Bestow 
upon  us  a  pure  heart  and  a  spirit  quickened  by  thy  holy  word, 
that  we  may  be  steadfast  in  the  duties  and  patient  in  the 
trials  of  life.  Swiftly  our  years  vanish,  and  soon  there  is  an 
end  to  all  our  work  and  work-days  on  earth.  Grant  that 
when  all  the  cares  and  anxieties  of  this  life  are  passed 
away,  we  may  look  back  with  contentment  upon  our  earthly 
career  and  enter  upon  the  inheritance  of  the  everlasting 
Sabbath-day,  to  enjoy  eternal  felicity  in  thy  presence. 


(ON  HOLIDAYS.) 

We  give  thanks  unto  thee,  O  Eternal  our  God,  for 
the  unspeakeable  love  and  mercy  with  which  thou  hast 
chosen  our  fathers  from  among  all  nations  and  hast  ap- 
pointed them  to  be  the  bearers  of  thy  truth,  to  spread  the 
knowledge  of  thy  holy  name  and  to  consecrate  their  lives  to 
thy  service.  In  the  abundance  of  thy  grace  thou  hast  given 
us  Sabbaths  for  rest,  festive  days  for  joy  and  the  return  of 
seasons  for  gladness;  even  this  (Sabbath-day  and  this)  Day 
of  the  Feast  of 


PASSOVER 

the       anniver- 
sary of  our  re- 
demption from 
bondage. 

WEEKS 

the       anniver- 
sary     of      the 
revelation     on 
Mount  Sinai. 

TABERNACLES 

the     time      of 
thanksgiving 
for    thy    boun- 
tiful    blessing. 

CONCLUSION 

the      time      of 
rejoicing    over 
thy      bountiful 
blessing. 

a  holy  convocation,  a  memorial  of  our  departure  from  Egypt. 

O  Eternal  our  God,  God  of  our  fathers,  grant  that  our 
memorial,  the  memorial  of  our  fathers,  and  of  all  thy  people 
Israel,  may  come  before  thee  for  grace,  favor  and  mercy,  life 
and  peace,  on  this  Day  of  the  Feast  of 

Passover,    |    Weeks,    |    Tabernacles,    |    Conclusion. 

Remember  us,  O  Lord,  for  our  good,  bless  us  with  happiness, 
and  help  us  in  the  trials  of  life.  Cause  thy  mercy  to  descend 
upon  us  and  bring  us  salvation,  according  to  the  promise  of 
of  thy  holy  word;  for  to  thee  we  look  for  aid,  O  our  Heavenly 
father,  who  rulest  all  mankind  in  mercy  and  love. 


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33          MORNING    SERVICE    FOR    SABBATH    AND    HOLIDAYS. 
(ON  SABBATH.) 

Our  God,  God  of  our  fathers,  may  our  day  of  rest  be 
acceptable  to  thee.  O  sanctify  us  with  thy  commandments, 
give  us  light  by  thy  law,  and  grant  us  thy  salvation.  Purify 
us  that  we  may  serve  thee  in  love  and  truth  and  enjoy  thy 
holy  Sabbath  with  gladness  of  heart  and  peace  of  mind. 
Praise  be  to  thee,  O  Lord,  who  hast  hallowed  the  Sabbath. 


(ON  HOLIDAYS.) 

.Air  God  and  Father,  sanctify  us  through  thy  command- 
ments and  enlighten  us  by  thy  law.  Sustain  us  from  thine 
infinite  goodness  and  gladden  us  by  thy  sure  help.  Purify 
our  hearts  to  serve  thee  in  truth  and  let  us  enjoy  thy  holy 
(Sabbaths  and)  festivals  in  love  and  gladness.  Praise  be  to 
thee,  O  God,  who  sanctifiest  Israel  and  the  Festivals. 
CHOIR:  Amen. 


ON  'HANUKKAH. 

We  thank  thee  for  the  mar- 
velous deliverance  of  our  fathers 
and  the  glorious  victory  won  by 
thy  help  in  the  days  of  Matta- 
thias,  the  priest,  and  his  sons, 
when  the  tyranny  of  the  Syrians 
endeavored  to  make  thy  people, 
Israel,  forsake  thy  law  and  re- 
nounce thy  truth.  Then  in  the 
fulness  of  thy  mercy  thou  aidest 
them  in  their  distress,  foughtest 
their  fight,  and  gavest  victory  to 
the  feeble  over  the  strong,  to  the 
few  over  the  many,  to  the  right- 
eous over  the  wicked,  to  those 
who  obeyed  thy  word  over  those 
who  assailed  truth  and  virtue 
with  a  high  hand.  And  thus 
thy  name  became  exalted  and 
glorified  over  the  world.  And 
Israel,  thy  people,  was  saved 
and  delivered  and  restored  to 
freedom  and  independence.  And 
thy  children  re-entered  thy 
temple,  cleansed  its  halls,  puri- 
fied the  sanctuary  and  illum- 
inated it,  and  insti.uted  these 


ON  PURIM. 

We  give  thanks  to  thee,  O  Guar- 
dian of  Israel,  for  the  aid  bestowed 
by  thee  on  our  people  in  the  days  of 
Mordecai,  about  this  time  of  the 
year,  when  the  malignity  of  Hainan 
threatened  with  destruction  all  the 
Israelites  of  the  Great  Persian  em- 
pire —  men,  women  and  children. 
Royal  messengers  had  already 
spread  throughout  all  its  provinces, 
carrying  the  decree  to  exterminate 
all  the  children  of  thy  people.  The 
day  had  been  fixed  on  which  the 
cruel  counselor  was  to  still  his  re- 
venge in  a  deluge  of  blood,  when  thy 
almighty  hand  broke  through  the 
bloody  schemes  of  the  enemy  and 
thrust  him  into  the  snare  which  he 
had  laid  for  the  guiltless.  And  in 
the  same  way,  O  our  loving  Father, 
thy  help  has  never  been  wanting  to 
Israel  whenever  men  arose  against 
him  and  sought  his  destruction. 
Hasten  the  day,  O  God,  when  all 
hatred,  malice  and  prejudice  will 
have  vanished  from  the  earth,  and 
all  men  be  united  bv  the  bond  of  a 


days  of  dedication  as  days  of  I  common  brotherhood  and  faith  in 
thanksgiving  and  praise  to  thee.  '  thee  our  kind  Guardian  and  Keeper. 
Amen.  |  Amen. 


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40         MORNING    SERVICE    FOR    SABBATH    AND    HOLIDAYS. 

Look  with  kindness,  O  God,  upon  Israel,  thy  people: 
may  their  fervent  prayers,  and  their  worship,  be  always  accept- 
able to  thee.  Praise  be  to  thee,  O  God,  whom  alone  we 
adore  and  worship. 

From  age  to  age  we  render  thanks  unto  thee  and  recount 
thy  praise,  for  our  lives  committed  into  thy  hand,  for  our  souls 
entrusted  to  thy  care,  for  thy  marvelous  works,  thy  wonders 
which  are  manifested  every  day,  and  for  thy  boundless  good- 
ness in  which  thou  enfoldest  us  at  all  times,  evening,  morn- 
ing and  noon.  We  bless  thee,  All-Good,  whose  mercies  never 
cease,  whose  grace  is  infinite ;  our  hopes  are  in  thee  forever. 

Our  God,  God  of  our  fathers!  Bless  us  with  the  ancient 
priestly  benediction  : 

Yevorcchecho  Adonoy  v'yishmerecho. 
May  the  Lord  bless  thee  and  guard  thee. 

CHOIR:   Amen. 

Fo'er  Adonoy  ponov  e'.echi  vichunecko. 

May  the  Lord  let  his  countenance  shine  upon  thee  and 
be  gracious  unto  thee. 

CHOIR:   Amen. 

Yisso  Adonoy  ponov  flecho  v'yosaim  locho  sholom. 

May  the  Lord  lift  up  his  countenance  upon  thee  and  give 

thee  peace. 

CHOIR:   Amen. 

Grant  peace,  happiness  and  blessing,  grace  and  mercy  to 
us,  and  to  -Isiael  thy  people,  and  to  all  thy  children.  Bless 
us  all,  O  our  Father,  with  the  light  of  thy  countenance ;  as  in 
the  light  of  thy  countenance  thou  hast  given  us  the  law  of 
life,  the  love  of  virtue  and  justice,  mercy  and  peace,  so  may 
it  please  thee  to  bless  us  with  thy  peace  at  all  times  and 
in  all  seasons.  Praise  be  to  thee,  O  Giver  of  peace. 

(The  Congregation  in  silent  devotion.) 

Our  Heavenly  Father,  let  thy  blessing  of  peace  rest  upon 
us  and  give  us  strength.  Help  us  to  follow  the  voice  of  con- 
sci-.nce  and  to  cheerfully  obey  thy  laws.  May  we  love  the 


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truth  and  speak  the  truth.  May  we  be  kind  to  one  another, 
tender-hearted  and  forgiving,  holding  no  anger  nor  malice, 
nor  speaking  ill  of  any  one.  May  the  thought  of  thee  keep 
us  from  evil.  Inspire  us  with  humility,  with  faith  and  trust 
in  thee.  Let  the  words  of  my  mouth  and  the  meditations 
of  my  heart  be  acceptable  in  thy  sight,  O  God,  my  Strength 
and  my  Redeemer.  \:HOIR  :  Amen. 

ORDER  OF  READING  THE  LAW. 

CHOIR:    S'u  Sheorim  roshechem. 

Lift  up  your  heads,  O  ye  gates,  and  be  lifted  up,  ye 
everlasting  doors,  for  the  King  of  glory  shall  come.  Who 
is  the  King  of  glory  ?  The  Lord  of  hosts  —  he  is  the  King 

of  glory.    Selah ! 

Or:  Va'fhi  bin'soa  he 6  on. 

Arise,  O  Lord,  let  thy  enemies  be  scattered  and  they 
\*ho  hate  thy  law  flee  before  thee.  For  from  Zion  cometh 
forth  the  Law  and  the  word  of  God  from  Jerusalem. 

(ON  HOLIDAYS.) 

Adonoy,  Adonoy,    El  rachum   v'channnn,  erech  appa-yim,  v'rav  chesed 
v'eme>i,  notser  chesed  lo-alofim,  nose  own,  vofesha,  v'chaltooh. 

The  Eternal,  the  Eternal,  is  a  merciful  and  gracious  God, 
long-suffering  and  full  of  love  and  truth;  keeping  kindness 
unto  thousands,  forgiving  iniquity,  transgression  and  sin. 

(Taking  the  Law  out  of  the  Ark.) 

This  Law  is  Israeli  consecrated  banner,  inscribed  with  the 
.glorious  truth  :  Hear,  O  Israel,  God  our  Lord,  God  is  One ! 

CHOIR   AND   CONGREGATION  : 

SIC  ma    Ylsrod,  Adonoy  Elohenu,  Adonoy  echod. 

MINISTER  : 

O  magnify  the  Lord  with  me  and  let  us  exalt  his  Name 
together. 

CHOIR :    L'cho  Adonoy  hagg'dulloh. 

Thine,  O  Lord,  are  greatness,  power,  and  glory,  victory, 
and  majesty;  thine  is  all  that  is  in  heaven  and  on  earth ;  thine 
is  the  kingdom,  O  Lord,  and  tliQti  art  exalted,  Supreme 
above  all. 


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44         MORNING    SERVICE    FOR    SABBATH    AND    HOLIDAYS. 
(Before  the  Reading  of  the  Law.) 

Praise  be  to  thee,  O  Eternal,  our  God,  Ruler  of  the 
universe,  who  hast  called  us  unto  thy  service  and  hast  given 
us  thy  law.  Praise  be  to  thee,  O  God,  giver  of  the  Law. 
Amen. 

READING  FROM  THE  PENTATEUCH. 

(After  the  Reading  of  the  Law.) 

Praise  be  to  thee,  O  Eternal,  our  God,  Ruler  of  the 
universe,  who  hast  given  us  a  law  of  truth  and  implanted 
eternal  life  within  us.  Praise  be  to  thee,  O  God,  giver  of  the 

Law.     Am  en. 

CHOIR  : 

God's  law  is  perfect,  inspiring  the  soul ;  God's  testimony 
is  true,  making  wise  the  simple;  God's  commandments  are 
clear,  cheering  the  heart ;  God's  teachings  are  pure,  giving 
light  to  the  eye. 

READING  FROM  THE  PROPHETS. 

(HERE  MAY  BE  INTRODUCED  ANY  PRAYER  FOR  SPECIAL  OCCASIONS.) 

(Placing  back  the  Law  into  the  Ark.) 

MINISTER: 
Praise  ye  the  Name  of  the  Lord,  for  his  Name  alone  is 

exalted ! 

CHOIR:    Hodo  al    erelz  v'shomoyim. 

His  glory  is  above  heaven  and  earth.  He  will  exalt  the 
honor  of  his  people,  the  children  of  Israel,  his  faithful  wor- 
shippers. Hallelujah ! 

(Minister  before  the  Ark.) 

Return,  O  Lord,   to  the  many  thousands  of  Israel,  thou 
and  the  ark  of  thy  strength.    A  good  instruction  have  given 
to  you,  forsake  ye  not  my  law.     It  is  a  tree  of  life  to  those 
who  lay  hold  of  it,  and  its  supporters  are  happy.     Its  ways 
are  ways  of  pleasantness  and  all  its  paths  are  peace. 
CHOIR  :    Hashivenu   Adonoy. 
SERMON. 
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46  MORNING    SERVICE    FOR    SABBATH    AND    HOLIDAYS. 

HALLEL. 

(ON    HOLIDAYS,    SEMI-HOLIDAYS   AND    NEW    MOON.) 

Psalm   113. 

Praise,  ye  servants  of  the  Lord !  praise  the  name  of  the  Lord ! 

Blessed  be  the  name  of  the  Lord  from  this  time  forth,  even 
for  ever ! 

From  the  rising  of  the  sun  to  its  going  down,  may  the  name 
of  the  Lord  be  praised! 

The  Lord  is  high  above  all  nations ;  his  glory  is  above  the 
heavens. 

Who  is  like  unto  the  Lord,  our  God,  that  dwelleth  on  high, 
that  looketh  down  upon  the  heavens  and  the  earth? 

He  raiseth  the  poor  from  the  dust,  the  needy  from  his  low- 
liness. 

To  set  him  among  princes,  the  princes  of  his  people. 

Psalm  114. 
When  Israel  wenth  forth  from  Egypt,  the  house  of  Jacob  from 

a  strange  people ;  Judah  was  his  sanctuary,  and  Israel 

his  dominion. 
The  sea  beheld,   and   fled ;  the   Jordan   turned  back ;   the 

mountains  skipped  like  rams,   and  the  hills  like  lambs. 
What  aileth  thee,  O  sea!  that  thou  fleest  ?  thou  Jordan,  that 

turnest  back  ?  ye  mountains,  that  ye  skip  like  rams,  and 

ye  hills  like  lambs  ? 

Tremble,  O  earth !  at  the  presence  of  the  Lord,  at  the  pre- 
sence of  the  God  of  Jacob  ! 
Who  turned  the  rock  into  a  standing  lake,  and  the  flint  into 

a  fountain  of  water ! 

Psalm  115. 

The  Lord  hath  been  mindful  of  us ;  he  will  bless  us ;  he  will 

bless  the  house  of  Israel. 

He  will  bless  them  that  fear  the  Lord,  both  small  and  great. 
Blessed  are  ye  of  the  Lord,  who  made  heaven  and  earth. 
The  heaven  is  the  Lord's  heaven  ;  but  the  earth  he  hath  given 

to  the  sons  of  men. 


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The  dead  praise  not  the  Lord,  no  one  who  goeth  down  into 

the  silent  grave. 
Uut  we  will  praise  the  Lord,  from  this  time  forth  even  for 

ever!     Hallelujah! 

Psalm  117. 

Praise  the  Lord,  all  ye  nations !  praise  him,  all  ye  people ! 

For  great  toward  us  hath  been   his  kindness,  and  the  faith- 
fulness of  the  Lord  endureth  for  ever.     Hallelujah ! 

Psalm  Il8.          MINISTER,  THEN    CHOIR: 

lib  In  Ladonoy  ki  id',  ki  Volom  chasdo. 

0  give  thanks  to  the  Lord  for  he  is  good,   his  kindness 
endureth  for  ever  1 

) '•'•  nor  no    Yisroel,  ki  Volom  chasdo. 
Let  Israel  now  say,  his  kindness  endureth  for  eVer. 

Yvmar  no  bes  Aharon,  ki  Volom  chasdo. 

Let  the  House  of  Aaron  now  say,  his  kindness  endureth 
for  ever. 

Yomar  no    Ylr'th  Adonoy,   ki  Volom  chasdo. 

Let  all  who  fear  the  Lord  now  say,  his  kindness  endureth 
for  ever. 
I  called  upon  the  Lord  in  distress ;  the  Lord  heard  me  and 

delivered  me. 
The  Lord  is  with  me,  I  will  not  fear :    what  can  man  do  to 

me? 
It  is  better  to  trust  in  the  Lord  than  to  put  confidence  in 

man; 
It  is  better  to  trust  in  the  Lord  than  to  put  confidence  in 

princes. 
All  the  nations  beset  me  around,  but  in  the1  name  of  the  Lord 

1  triumphed  over  them. 

They  did  assail  me  with  violence  to  bring  me  down !  but  the 

Lord  was  my  support. 
The  Lord  is  my  strength  and  my  song  ;  for  to  him  1  owe  my 

salvation. 


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50         MORNING    SERVICE    FOR    SABBATH    AND    HOLIDAYS. 

The  voice  of  joy  and  salvation  is  in  the  habitations  of  the 

righteous. 
4  The  right  hand  of  the  Lord  doeth  valiantly ;  the  right  hand 

of  the  Lord  is  exalted." 

I  shall  not  die,  but  live,  and  declare  the  deeds  of  the  Lord. 
The  Lord  hath  chastened  and  corrected  me,  but  he  hath  not 

given  me  over  to  death. 
Open  to  me  the  gates  of  righteousness,  that  I  may  go  in,  and 

praise  the  Lord ! 
This  is  the  gate  of  the  Lord,   through  which  the  righteous 

enter. 

I  praise  thee  that  thou  hast  afflicted  me,  it  has  been  my  sal- 
vation. 
The  stone  which  the  builders  rejected  hath  become  the  chief 

corner-stone. 

This  is  the  Lord's  doing ;  it  is  marvellous  in  our  eyes! 
This  is  the  day  which  the  Lord  hath  made;  let  us  rejoice 

and  be  glad  in  it ! 

MINISTER,    THEN    CHOIR  I 

Onnu  Adonoy  hoshioh  no. 
Hear,  O  Lord,  and  bless  us ! 

Onnu  Adonoy  hatselichoh  no. 
Hear,  O  Lord,  and  send  us  prosperity! 

Blessei  be  he  that  cometh  in  the  name  of  the  Lord  !  we  bless 

you  from  the  house  of  the  Lord. 
The  Eternal  is  God,  he  hath  shone  upon  us ! 
Thou  art  my  God,  and  I  will  praise  thee;  thou  art  my  God, 

and  I  will  exalt  thee  ! 
O  give  thanks  to  the  Lord,  for  he  is  good ;  for  his  kindness 

endureth  for  ever ! 

MINISTER,    THEN   CHOIR  : 

Hodu  Ladonoy  ki  tov,   ki  Volorn  chasdo. 


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52          MORNING    SERVICE    FOR   SABBATH    AND    HOLIDAYS. 

ADORATION. 

Almighty  God !  Creator  of  heaven  and  earth !  It  behooves 
us  to  render  praise  and  thanksgiving  unto  thee,  who  hast 
delivered  us  from  the  darkness  of  false  belief  and  sent  to  us 
the  light  of  thy  truth.  Thou  art  our  God,  there  is  no  other. 

We,  therefore,  bow  the  head  and  bend  the  knee  before 
thee,  Creator  and  Ruler  of  the  world,  and  bless  thy  holy  name  ! 

MINISTER,   THEN  CHOIR  AND  CONGREGATION: 

Vacmachnu,    kor'im,    umishtdchavim,    vmodim,     lifne    Melech   mal'che 
hammelochim,   Hakkodosh  boruch  hu. 

Thou  art,  in  truth,  our  Father,  our  God,  our  Saviour,  ana 
there  is  none  besides  thee,  as  is  written  in  thy  law :  Thou  shait 
know  this  day  and  reflect  in  thy  heart  that  the  Lord  is  God 
in  heaven  above  as  on  earth  below ;  and  there  is  none  else. 

We  fervently  pray,  O  Lord  our  God,  that  we  may  speed- 
ily behold  the  glory  of  thy  mighty  power,  banishing  all 
impurities  from  the  earth,  destroying  idolatry  and  wickedness, 
and  establishing  thy  truth  among  mankind;  that  all  the 
inhabitants  of  the  earth  may  invoke  thy  name,  acknowledge 
thy  unity,  and  understand  that  to  thee  alone  every  knee 
must  bend  and  every  tongue  swear  fealty. 

May  all  thy  children,  O  God,  soon  be  united  in  a 
common  bond  of  brotherhood,  may  the  time  be  hastened 
when  no  religious  differences  will  separate  them,  but  when 
they  will  all  adore  thee  as  the  universal  father,  worship  thee 
in  the  spirit  of  true  religion,  and  unite  in  proclaiming  the 
unity  of  thy  holy  name. 

Thus,  O  God,  do  thou  reign  over  them  for  ever  and 
•ever,  for  the  kingdom  is  thine,  and  unto  thee  appertain  power, 
glory  and  majesty  from  everlasting  to  everlasting.  As  it  is 
written :  The  Lord  will  reign  for  ever  and  ever ;  the  Lord 
•will  be  king  over  all  the  earth ;  on  that  day  shall  God  be 
.acknowledged  One  and  his  name  One. 

MINISTER,    THEN    CHOIR  AND  CONGREGATION: 

l\ho-yoh  Adonoy  lenielech  al  kol  hoards ,   bayom  liahu  yih'yeh  Adonoy 
eckod,   u-shemo  echcd. 


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54       MORNING  SERVICE  FOR  SABBATH  AND  HOLIDAYS. 

ADDRESS  TO  THE  MOURNERS. 

Brothers  and  sisters,  who  are  mourning  for  dear  lives 
departed,  remember  your  beloved  ones  and  honor  their  names 
in  the  midst  of  the  congregation  of  Israel.  May  the  memory 
of  the  righteous  inspire  you  to  noble  deeds  and  works  in  their 
honor.  Rise,  and  praise  with  me  the  name  of  the  most  High, 
according  to  the  anscient  custom  of  our  fathers. 

MOURNERS'  KADDISH. 

May  thy  great  and  ineffable  name,  O  Lord  of  life  and 
death,  be  exalted  and  sanctified  throughout  the  world,  which 
thou  hast  created  according  to  thy  will.  May  thy  kingdom 
be  established  in  our  midst,  in  our  lifetime  and  in  our  days, 
and  in  the  days  of  the  whole  house  of  Israel.  Amen. 

THE    CONGREGATION  I 

May  his  great  and  ineffable  name  be  blessed  and  glorified 
for  ever  and  ever. 

Praised  and  hall  »wed  be  thy  name  who  hast  created 
man  in  thy  image  and  planted  within  him  eternal  life.  In 
thy  hand  is  the  soul  of  every  living  being  and  the  spirit  of 
all  flesh.  Blessed  art  thou,  whose  hymns,  praises  and  benedic- 
tions are  repealed  throughout  the  world.  Amen. 

THE    CONGREGATION  : 

Praised  be  he  and  his  glorious  name. 
"Unto  Israel,  unto  all  the  righteous  and  unto  all  who 
departed  this  life  according  to  the  will  of  God,  may  there  be 
granted  abundance  of  peace,  and  a  blissful  portion  in  the  life 
to  come,  grace  and  mercy  by  the  Lord  of  heaven  and  earth. 
Amen. 

THE    CONGREGATION  : 

May  the  fullness  of  peace  from  heaven,  with  life  and 
health  be  granted  unto  us  and  unto  all  Israel.  Amen. 

May  he  who  establisheth  peace  in  his  heavenly  spheres 
grant  happiness  and  peace  unto  us,  unto  all  Israel  and  to  all 
mankind.  Amen. 


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MORNING    SERVICE    FOR    SABBATH   AND    HOLIDAYS. 

HYMNS. 

SOVEREIGN  LORD. 

ADON  OLOM. 
(From  Temple  Emanu-El  Hjrmn-book.) 

Sovereign  Lord,  whose  sceptre  reigr.eJ 
Ere  yet  time  its  course  began  ;       -      .' 

Since  creation  was  ordained, 
It  is  guided  by  his  plan. 

When  all  things  fade  and  decline, 

He  abides  in  majesty; 
As  he  was  in  power  divine, 

Is  and  will  he  ever  be. 

No  beginning  and  no  end  — 

His  is  rule  and  victory  ; 
My  redeemer,  rock  and  friend, 

My  salvation's  guaranty. 

When  my  lips  the  Lord  extol, 

I  feel  safe  in  ev'ry  sphere, 
«.  Safe  in  body  and  in  soul : 

God  with  me  —  I  have  no  fear. 


'NONE  IS  LIKE  GOD. 

EN  KEI.OHENU. 

Who  is  like  thee,  O  universal  Lord  ! 

Who  dare  thy  praise  and  glory  share  ? 

Who  is  in  heav'n,  most  high,  like  thee  adored? 

Who  can  on  earth  with  thee  compare  ? 

Thou  art  the  one  true  God  alone, 

And  firmly  founded  is  thy  throne. 

Thy  tender  love  embraces  all  mankind, 
As  children  all  by  thee  are  blest  ; 
Repentant  sinners  with  thee  mercy  find, 
Thy  hand  upholdeth  the  opprest  ; 
All  worlds  attest  thy  power  sublime, 
Thy  glory  shines  in  every  clime. 


58          MORNING    SERVICE    FOR    SABBATH   AND    HOLIDAYS. 


THE  SABBATH. 

Holy  Sabbath-rest ! 
Pious  lips  hail  thy  advent  ; 
With  thee  God  his  love  hath  sent, 
Mind  and  heart  of  man  to  guard, 
And  to  lead  him  heavenward. 

Holy  Sabbath-joy  ! 
O  !  our  yearning  soul  inspire  : 
Warm  us  with  thy  heavenly  fire, 
That  in  sacred  hymns  of  praise 
We  to  God  our  hearts  upraise. 

Father  Everlasting  ! 
From  thy  holy  throne  of  grace 
To  thy  children  turn  thy  face  ; 
Bless  this  day  —  preferred  by  thee 
Emblem  of  eternity. 


ISRAEL'S  MISSION. 

Sing  to  the  Sovereign  of  the  skies, 

To  his  great  name  alone, 
Let  winged  words  of  praise  arise 

To  the  Almighty's  throne. 
For  he  has  given  his  law  of  light 

A  radiant  star  to  be, 
To  guide  our  erring  steps  aright, 

For  all  eternity. 

Praise  be  to  thee,  who  didst  command, 

Thy  first-born  Israel, 
In  every  clime,  in  every  land, 

Thy  living  truths  to  tell. 
O  may  they  ever  be  our  guide, 

And  bear  us  safely  o'er 
Life's  dark  and  swiftly  flowing  tide, 

Until  it  flows  no  more. 


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THANKSGIVING. 

Loud  let  the  swelling  anthems  rise, 

Let  ail  the  nations  sing, 
To  him  who  rules  above  the  skies, 

Unto  the  Lord,  our  King  ! 
The  sun,  at  his  command, 

Renewed  the  barren  ground  — 
Rich  harvest  decks  the  land, 

And  plenty  smiles  around. 

Praise  ye  the  Lord,  proclaim  his  might, 

Who  made  our  fathers  free, 
Who  gave  to  us  a  heavenly  light, 

The  sun  of  liberty. 
A  prosperous  people  hails 

Its  bright  and  genial  ray, 
And  golden  peace  prevails 

Wide  o'er  the  land  to-day. 

Then  let  your  hymns  of  thanks  ascend, 

To  the  Almighty's  throne, 
To  whom  in  gratitude  we  bend, 

Who  reigns  supreme  alone. 
Of  his  great  mercies  tell, 

Whom  earth  and  heaven  adore, 
Let  hallelujahs  swell 

His  praise  for-evcriuore  ! 


ORDER  OF  SERVICE 

FOR 

NEW  YEAR'S  EVE. 


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How  beautiful  are  thy  tents,  O  Jacob,  thy  tabernacles, 
O  Israel  1  With  faith  in  thy  loving  kindness,  O  God,  we  enter 
thy  house;  with  profound  reverence  we  will  worship  thee  in 
thy  holy  temple.  We  love  thy  dwelling-place,  O  Lord,  the 
abode  sanctified  by  thy  holiness.  We  will  bow  down  before 
thee,  and  offer  up  our  supplication  unto  thee,  O  God  our 
Creator.  Accept  our  prayers  at  this  hour  in  the  fulness  of 
thy  grace.  Hear  us,  O  God,  our  stronghold  and  support. 

CHOIR  :    (Either  of  the  following  sentences.) 

Worship  the  Lord  in  the  beauty  of  holiness; 
Stand  in  awe  before  him  all  the  earth. 
Give  unto  the  Lord  glory  and  praise; 
Worship  the  Lord  in  holy  attire. 
Serve  the  Lord  with  gladness ; 
Come  before  his  presence  with  songs. 

RESPONSIVE  READING. 

Select  one  or  more  Psalms  from  the  following  pages;  for 
the  Three  Festivals,  appropriate  Psalms  from  the  appended  Col- 
lection, then  begin  Borechu  on  page  65. 


62  SERVICE    l^OR    NEW   YEAR*F    EVE. 


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I  lift  up  my  eyes  unto  the  hills  :  \v  hence  cometh  my  help  ? 
My  help  cometh  from  the  Lord,  who  made  heaven  and  earth. 
He  will  not  suffer  thy  foot  to  stumble;  thy  guardian  doth  not 

slumber. 

Behold,  the  guardian  of  Israel  doth  neither  slumber  nor  sleep. 
The  Lord  is  thy  guardian  ;  the  Lord  is  thy  shade  at  thy  right 

hand. 

The  sun  shall  not  smite  thee  by  day,  nor  the  moon  by  night. 
The  Lord  will  preserve  thee  from  all  evil  ;  he  will  preserve 

thy  life. 
The  Lord  will  preserve  thy  going  out  and  thy  coming  in, 

from  this  time  forth  and  for  ever. 

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He  who  dwelleth  under  the  shelter  of  the  Most  High  will 

abide  in  the  shadow  of  the  Almighty. 
I  say  to  the  Lord,  thou  art  my  refuge  and  my  fortress;  my 

God,  in  whom  I  trust. 
Surely  he  will  deliver  thee  from  the  snare  of  the  fowler,  and 

from  the  wasting  pestilence  ; 
He  will  cover  thee  with  his  pinions,  and  under  his  wings  shalt 

thou  find  refuge;  his  faithfulness  shall  be  thy  shield  and 

buckier. 
Thou  shall  not  be  afraid  of  the  terror  of  the  night,  nor  of  the 

arrow  that  flieth  by  day; 
Nor  of  the  pestilence  that   walketh  in  darkness,    nor  of  the 

plague  that  destroyed!  at  noonday. 
A  thousand  may  fall  by  thy  side,   and  ten  thousand  at  thy 

right  hand  ;  but  thee  it  shall  not  touch. 
Thou  shalt  only  behold  with  thy  eyes,  and  see  the  recom- 

pense of  the  wicked. 
Because  thou  hast  made  the  Lord  thy  refuge,  and  the  Most 

High  thy  habitation, 
No  evil  shall  befall  thee,  nor  any  plague  come  near  thy  dwell- 

ing. 


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For  he  will  give  his  angels  charge  over  thee,  to  guard  thee  in 

all  thy  ways. 
They  shall  bear  thee  up  in  their  hands,  lest  thou  dash  thy 

foot  against  a  stone. 
Thou  shalt  tread  upon  the  lion  and  the  adder ;  the  youn& 

lion  and  the  dragon  shalt  thou  trample  under  foot. 
"Because  he  loveth  me,  I  will  deliver  him;  I  will  set  him  on, 

high,  because  he  knoweth  my  name. 
When  he  calleth  upon  me,  I  will  answer  him ;  I  will  be  with 

him   in   trouble;  I   will  deliver  him,  and  bring  him  to- 

honor. 
With  long  life  will  I  satisfy  him,  and  show  him  my  salvation."" 


HYMN. 

Lo,  our  Father's  tender  care 

Slumber's  not,  nor  sleepeth, 

Gracious  gifts  his  lavish  hand 

Daily  on  us  heapeth. 

Through  fierce  storms,  through  perils  lower 

Is  not  God  our  sheltering  tower  V 

Tremble  not ! 

At  his  word  the  storm  is  still, 
Perils  vanish  at  his  will  — 
And  his  love  ordains  our  lot. 
Lo,  our  Guardian  slumbers  not. 

Ix>,  our  Father's  gracious  love 
Slumbers  not,  nor  sleepeth. 
Trust  with  all  thy  heart  in  him, 
Who  thy  portion  keepeth  ; 
Who  till  now  protection  granted 
All  thy  fortune  wisely  planted. 

Fear  thou  not ! 

God,  who  life  and  being  grants 
Kindly,  too,  supplies  your  wants. 
Let  but  duty  guide  our  lot. 
Lo,  our  Guardian  slumbers  not. 


$4  SERVICE  FOR  NEW  YEAR'S  EVE. 

MINISTER: 

Borechu  es  Adonoy  hammevoroch. 
Praise  ye  the  Lord  to  whom  all  praise  is  due ! 

CHOIR  AND  CONGREGATION: 

Boruch  Adonoy  hammevoroch  Volom  voecZ. 

Praised  be  the  Lord,  who  is  praised  through  all  eternity. 

Praise  be  to  thee,  O  Lord  our  God,  Ruler  of  the  Universe, 
who  by  his  word  calls  in  the  evening  and  in  his  wisdom  opens 
the  gates  of  the  morning.  He  changes  the  times  and  the  sea- 
sons by  his  understanding,  and  by  his  will  he  sets  the  stars  in 
their  heavenly  watches.  He  alternates  the  light  and  the  dark- 
ness; he  leads  out  the  day  and  brings  in  the  night,  the  Lord 
of  hosts  is  his  name.  May  he  rule  over  us  forevermore. 
Praise  be  to  thee,  O  God,  who  bringest  in  the  evening. 

With  unchanging  love  thou  hast  guided  thy  people 
Israel ;  thou  hast  revealed  to  us  thy  law  which  will  become  a 
blessing  to  all  mankind.  Therefore  we  will  ever  think  of  thy 
word  and  rejoice  in  thy  truth.  It  is  our  light  and  our  life; 
we  will  cling  to  it  day  and  night,  and  will  proclaim  thy  name 
and  thy  unity  before  all  the  nations  of  the  earth.  Do  thou, 
O  God,  never  withold  from  us  thy  love  and  thy  protection. 
Praise  be  to  thee,  O  God,  our  Guardian  and  Keeper. 

CHOIR:    Amen. 

MINISTER,  THEN  CHOIR  AND  CONGREGATION  : 

Sh'ma   Yisrod,   Adonoy  Elohanu,   Adonoy  Echod. 
HEAR,  O  ISRAEL,  THE  LORD  OUR  GOD,  THE  LORD  is  ONE. 

Boruch  Shem  kevod  mal'chuso  Volom    voed. 
Praised  be  the  name  of  his  glorious  kingdom   for  evermore. 

Thou  shalt  love  the  Eternal  thy  God  with  all  thy  heart, 
with  all  thy  soul,  and  with  all  thy  might.  And  these  words, 
which  I  command  thee  to  day,  shall  be  in  thy  heart.  Thou 
shalt  teach  them  diligently  to  thy  children,  and  shalt  talk  of 
them  when  thou  sittest  in  thy  house,  and  when  thou  walkest  by 
the  way,  and  when  thou  liest  down,  and  when  thou  risest  up. 
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on  thy  brow.     And  thou  shalt  write  them  upon  the   door- 
posts of  thy  house  and  on  thy  gates.     (DEUTEE.,  CHAPT.  c,  v.  4—9.) 

CHOIR: 

Unchangeable  and  immutable  is  this  word  with  us: 
God  is  everlasting;  his  word  is  true  unto  all  generations;  his 
commandments  stand  for  ever.  He  alone  is  our  God  and 
none  besides  him. 

MINISTER: 

Truly  thou  art  our  God,  and  we  are  thy  people,  whom 
thou  hast  delivered  from  the  hand  of  mighty  oppressors. 
Wonders  without  number  thou  hast  wrought  for  us,  and 
hast  miraculously  protected  us  during  these  many  centuries. 
As  thy  arm  saved  us  from  the  yoke  of  Egyptian  slavery, 
so  thou  wast  with  us  in  all  times  of  need  and  danger,  when 
hatred  and  fanaticism  threatened  to  destroy  the  remnant  of 
Israel.  Therefore  we  render  thanks  to  thee,  and  praise  thy 
name  with  the  ancient  song  of  our  fathers: 

MINISTER,   THEN  CHOIR  AND  CONGREGATION: 

Ml  chomocho  boelim  Adonoy;  mi  komocho,   neddor  bakkodesh, 
noro  sehillos,   oxe  feleh. 

Who  is  like  thee  among  the  mighty,  O  God,  who  is  like 
thee  glorified  in  Holiness,  awe-inspiring,  wonder-working! 

MINISTER  : 

As  thou  hast  revealed  thy  kingdom  to  our  fathers,  so 
manifest  thy  glorious  help  unto  us,  their  children,  who 
worship  thee  as  their  God  and  King,  proclaiming: 

Adonoy  yimJ6ch  I'olom  voed.  ^ 

God  will  reign  for  ever  and  ever! 

Continue  to  be  with  us,  O  God,  and  guard  us  from  evil. 
Let  our  lying  down  and  our  rising  up  be  in  peace.  O  guide 
us  with  thy  good  counsel ;  protect  us  from .  grief  and  need, 
from  sorrow  and  anxiety,  from  sickness  and  danger;  for  in 
thee,  O  God,  we  put  cur  trust,  our  gracious  and  merciful 
father.  Let  our  going  out  and  coming  in  be  in  peace,  hence- 
forth and  forevermore.  Blessed  art  thou,  O  God,  Redeemer 
and  Keeper  of  Israel. 

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Praise  be  to  thee,  O  Eternal  our  God,  God  of  our 
lathers,  God  of  Abraham,  Isaac,  and  Jacob,  Almighty  and 
Supreme  Ruler  of  the  world,  who  renderest  just  reward 
imto  all.  Thou  remember est  the  pious  deeds  of  the  fathers, 
^nd  bringest  redemption  and  love  to  their  descendants. 
Remember  us  unto  life,  O  Sovereign  who  ordainest  life,  and 
inscribe  us  in  the  book  of  life,  for  thy  sake,  O  God  of  life; 
for  thou  art  our  Father,  our  Protector,  and  Helper.  Praise 
be  to  thee,  O  God,  Shield  of  Abraham. 

Thou  art  mighty,  O  Lord,  thy  help  is  ever  near.  Thou 
-sustainest  in  kindness  the  living ;  thou  upholdest  the  falling, 
healest  the  sick,  loosest  the  bonds  of  captives,  and  keepest 
thy  faith  to  those  who  sleep  in  the  dust.  Who  is  like  unto 
thee,  Merciful  Father!  Author  of  life  and  death,  who  givest 
:salvation,  and  rememberest  thy  creatures  unto  life  eternal! 
Praise  be  to  thee,  O  God,  who  hast  planted  within  us  eternal 
life. 

CHOIR:    Amen. 

We  give  thanks  unto  thee,  O  Eternal,  our  God,  for  the 
unspeakable  love  and  mercy  with  which  thou  hast  chosen 
-our  fathers  to  recognize  thee  before  all  the  nations  of  the 
Dearth ;  thou  hast  guided  us,  and  called  us  to  thy  service.  In 
thy  grace  thou  hast  given  us,  O  Lord  our  God,  (this  day  of 
the  Sabbath  and)  this  Day  of  Memorial,  that  we  may  remem- 
ber that  thou  guidest  our  destinies  and  that  before  thy  throne 
of  judgment  every  son  of  man  is  accountable  for  his  acts. 

Our  God,  God  of  our  fathers,  grant  that  our  memorial 
and  the  memorial  of  our  fathers,  and  the  memorial  of  Israel, 
thy  people,  may  ascend  and  come  before  thee  for  grace,  favor 
and  mercy,  life  and  peace,  on  this  Day  of  Memorial. 

Remember  us,  O  Lord,  for  our  good;  bless  us  with 
^happiness,  and  help  us  in  the  trials  of  life. 

Cause  thy  mercy  to  descend  upon  us,  and  bring  us 
•salvation,  according  to  the  promise  of  thy  holy  word  ;  for 
*mto  thee  we  look  for  aid,  O  our  Heavenly  Father,  who  in 
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Our  God,  God  of  our  fathers,  reign  thou  over  the  whole 
world  in  thy  glory,  and  be  exalted  in  thy  majesty  ;  let  truth 
and  justice  triumphantly  shine  forth  upon  all  mankind,  that 
every  creature  may  know  that  thou  hast  created  it,  and  every 
being  understand  that  thou  hast  formed  it,  and  all  in  whom 
there  is  the  breath  of  life  exclaim :  The  Eternal,  the  God 
of  Israel  reigneth,  and  his  supreme  power  ruleth  over  all ! 

Grant,  therefore,  O  Lord  our  God,  that  all  thy  works  may 
reverence  thee,  and  the  fear  of  thee  fill  all  created  beings ; 
that  all  may  bow  before  thee  in  awe  and  humility,  and 
unite  with  one  accord  to  do  thy  will  with  an  upright  heart ; 
for  we  know  and  acknowledge,  O  Lord  our  God,  that  thou  art 
the  Supreme  Ruler  of  the  universe,  that  thy  power,  thy  might, 
and  thy  awe-inspiring  name  are  manifested  in  all  thy  works. 

Grant  also  that  thy  people  Israel  may  everywhere  be 
given  the  honor  due  their  sacred  mission;  that  the  doctrines 
of  universal  freedom  and  righteousness  may  everywhere  be 
realized.  Then  shall  the  righteous  be  glad  and  rejoice.  For 
truth  shall  triumph  over  error  and  falsehood ;  inquity  shall  be 
silenced  in  shame,  all  manner  of  wickedness  vanish  like 
.-smoke,  and  tyranny  and  oppression  be  removed  from  the 
face  of  the  earth.  To  thee  alone  shall  all  thy  creatures  then 
pay  homage,  verifying  the  words  of  holy  writ:  The  Lord 
shall  reign  for  ever  and  for  ever,  even  thy  God,  O  Zion,  from 
.generation  to  generation.  Hallelujah! 

Thou  art  holy  and  thy  name  is  awe-inspiring,  for  there  is 
no  God  besides  thee ;  and  thus  we  read :  The  Lord  of  Hosts 
is  exalted  in  judgment,  and  God,  the  Holy- One  is  sanctified 
through  righteousness. 

Sanctify  us,  O  God,  through  thy  commandments,  and 
give  us  light  through  thy  law.  Satisfy  us  with  thy  goodness 
and  gladden  us  by  thy  help.  Purify  our  hearts  that  we  may 
serve  thee  in  truth,  for  thou,  O  God,  art  Truth,  and  thy  word 
is  true  and  endureth  for  ever.  Blessed  be  thou,  O  Lord, 
Sovereign  of  the  universe,  who  sanctifiest  (the  Sabbath),  Israel, 
and  the  Day  of  Memorial. 

CHOIR:  Amen. 


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(The  Congregation  in  silent  devotion.) 

O  God,  keep  my  tongue  from  evil,  and  my  lips  from 
uttering  deceit,  and  grant  that  I  may  be  meek  and  kind  to 
those  who  bear  ill- will  against  me.  Implant  humility  in  my 
heart  and  strengthen  me  with  faith.  Be  rny  support  when 
grief  oppresses  me  and  my  comfort  in  affliction.  Let  thy 
truth  illumine  my  path  and  guide  me ;  for  thou  art  my  God 
and  my  aid ;  in  thee  I  trust  every  day. 

Let  the  words  of  my  mouth  and  the  meditation  of  my 
heart  be  acceptable  in  thy  sight,  O  God,  my  Strength  and 
my  Redeemer.  As  thou  preservest  peace  in  the  heavenly 
spheres,  so  preserve  it  to  us  and  to  all  who  invoke  thy  holy 
name.  Amen. 

HYMN. 

On  wings  of  wind  roll  swiftly  by 

The  hours,  the  days,  the  year; 
We  cannot  check,  howe'er  we  try, 

The  march  of  time's  career. 
A  fleeting  shadow  is  our  life, 

A  brief  and  passing  dream  ; 
Its  labors  are  but  empty  strife, 

Its  aims  not  what  they  seem. 

We  step,  O  God,  with  awe  and  fears 

Before  thy  holy  throne  — 
Our  thoughts,  our  deeds,  our  joys,  our  tears 

To  thee,  O  Lord,  are  known. 
The  angels  e'en,  so  pure  and  bright, 

Cannot  endure  thy  test  — 
How,  then,  can  we  approach  thy  sight, 

Who  are  by  sin  opprest. 

We  cannot  hide  our  trespasses 

And  not  our  deeds  rescind; 
WTith  contrite  heart  we  do  confess: 

'Our  Father,  we  have  sinned!' 
0  God,  thy  pardon  we  implore, 

Remember  we  are  frail ; 
Refresh  us  from  thy  mercy's  store, 

Assist  us,  when  we  fail. 

SERMON. 
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ADORATION. 

Almighty  God !  Creator  of  heaven  and  earth !  It  behooves 
us  to  render  praise  and  thanksgiving  unto  thee,  who  hast 
delivered  us  from  the  darkness  of  false  belief  and  sent  to  us 
the  light  of  thy  truth.  Thou  art  our  God,  there  is  no  other. 

We,  therefore,  bow  the  head  and  bend  the  knee  before 
thee,  Creator  and  Ruler  of  the  world,  and  bless  thy  holy  name  ! 

MINISTER,   THEN   CHOIR  AND   CONGREGATION: 

Vaanachnu,     kdr'im,    umishtdchavim,    vmodim,     lifne    Melech   maVche 
hammelochim,    Hakkodosh   bortich  hu. 

Thou  art,  in  truth,  our  Father,  our  God,  our  Saviour,  and 
there  is  none  besides  thee,  as  is  written  in  thy  law :  Thou  shalt 
;know  this  day  and  reflect  in  thy  heart  that  the  Lord  is  God 
in  heaven  above  as  on  earth  below;  and  there  is  none  else. 

We  fervently  pray,  O  Lord  our  God,  that  we  may  speed- 
ily behold  the  glory  of  thy  mighty  power,  banishing  all 
impurities  from  the  earth,  destroying  idolatry  and  wickedness, 
and  establishing  thy  truth  among  mankind;  that  all  the 
inhabitants  of  the  earth  may  invoke  thy  name,  acknowledge 
thy  unity,  and  understand  that  to  thee  alone  every  knee 
must  bend  and  every  tongue  swear  fealty. 

May  all  thy  children,  O  God,  soon  be  united  in  a 
-common  bond  of  brotherhood,  may  the  time  be  hastened 
when  no  religious  differences  will  separate  them,  but  when 
they  will  all  adore  thee  as  the  universal  father,  worship  thee 
in  the  spirit  of  true  religion,  and  unite  in  proclaiming  the 
unity  of  thy  holy  name. 

Thus,  O  God,  do  thou  reign  over  them  for  ever  and 
^ver,  for  the  kingdom  is  thine,  and  unto  thee  appertain  power, 
.glory  and  majesty  from  everlasting  to  everlasting.  As  it  is 
written :  The  Lord  will  reign  for  ever  and  ever ;  the  Lord 
will  be  king  over  all  the  earth ;  on  that  day  shall  God  be 
acknowledged  One  and  his  name  One. 

MINISTER,    THEN   CHOIR   AND  CONGREGATION: 

Adonoy  lemelech  al  kol  hoorets,   bay  dm  hahu  yih'yeh  Adonoy 
echod,   u-shemo  echod. 


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76  SERVICE  FOR  NEW  YEAR'S  EVE. 

ADDRESS  TO  THE  MOURNERS. 

Brothers  and  sisters,  who  are  mourning  for  dear  lives 
departed,  remember  your  beloved  ones  and  honor  their  names 
in  the  midst  of  the  congregation  of  Israel.  May  the  memory 
of  the  righteous  inspire  you  to  noble  deeds  and  works  in  their 
honor.  Rise,  and  praise  with  me  the  name  of  the  most  High, 
according  to  the  anscient  custom  of  our  fathers. 

MOURNERS'  KADDISH. 

May  thy  great  and  ineffable  name,  O  Lord  of  life  and 
death,  be  exalted  and  sanctified  throughout  the  world,  which 
thou  hast  created  according  to  thy  will.  May  thy  kingdom 
be  established  in  our  midst,  in  our  lifetime  and  in  our  days, 
and  in  the  days  of  the  whole  house  of  Israel.  Amen. 

THE    CONGREGATION  '. 

May  his  great  and  ineffable  name  be  blessed  and  glorified 
for  ever  and  ever. 

Praised  and  hallowed  be  thy  name  who  hast  created 
man  in  thy  image  and  planted  within  him  eternal  life.  In 
thy  hand  is  the  soul  of  every  living  being  and  the  spirit  of 
all  flesh.  Blessed  art  thou,  whose  hymns,  praises  and  benedic- 
tions are  repeated  throughout  the  world.  Amen. 

THE    CONGREGATION  I 

Praised  be  he  and  his  glorious  name. 
Unto  Israel,  unto  all  the  righteous  and  unto  all  who 
departed  this  life  according  to  the  will  of  God,  may  there  be 
granted  abundance  of  peace,  and  a  blissful  portion  in  the  life 
to  come,  grace  and  mercy  by  the  Lord  of  heaven  and  earth. 
Amen. 

THE    CONGREGATION  '. 

May  the  fullness  of  peace  from  heaven,  with  life  and 
health  be  granted  unto  us  and  unto  all  Israel.  Amen. 

May  he  who  established!  peace  in  his  heavenly  spheres 
grant  happiness  and  peace  unto  us,  unto  all  Israel  and  to  all 
mankind.  Amen. 


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78  SERVICE    FOR    NEW    YEAR'S    EVE. 


RESOLVE. 

BY    PENINA    MOSES. 
(From  Dr.  G.  GOTTHEIL'S  Hymn-book) 

Into  the  tomb  of  ages  past 
Another  year  hath  now  been  cast ; 
Shall  time  unheeded  take  its  flight, 
Nor  leave  one  ray  of  higher  light, 
That  on  man's  pilgrimage  may  shine 
And  lead  his  soul  to  spheres  divine  ? 

With  firm  resolve  your  bosoms  nerve, 
The  God  of  right  alone  to  serve  ; 
Speech,  thought,  and  act  to  regulate, 
By  what  his  perfect  laws  dictate ; 
Nor  from  his  holy  precepts  stray 
By  worldly  idols  lured  away. 

Peace  to  the  house  of  Israel ! 
May  joy  within  it  ever  dwell ! 
May  sorrow  on  the  opening  year, 
Forgetting  its  accustomed  tear, 
With  smiles  again  fond  kindred  meet, 
With  hopes  revived  the  festal  greet ! 


MORNING  SERVICE 


FOR 


NEW  YEAR'S  DAY. 


Organ  Prelude. 

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How  beautiful  are  thy  tents,  O  Jacob,  thy  tabernacles, 
O  Israel  !  With  faith  in  thy  loving  kindness,  O  God,  we  enter 
thy  house;  with  profound  reverence  we  will  worship  thee  in 
thy  holy  temple.  We  love  thy  dwelling-place,  O  Lord,  the 
abode  sanctified  by  thy  holiness.  We  will  bow  down  before 
thee,  and  offer  up  our  supplication  unto  thee,  O  God  our 
Creator.  Accept  our  prayers  at  this  hour  in  the  fulness  of 
thy  grace.  Hear  us,  O  God,  our  stronghold  and  support. 

CHOIR  :    (Either  of  the  following  sentences.. 

Worship  the  Lord  in  the  beauty  of  holiness; 
Stand  in  awe  before  him  all  the  earth. 
Give  unto  the  Lord  glory  and  praise; 
Worship  the  Lord  in  holy  attire. 
Serve  the  Lord  with  gladness  ; 
Come  before  his  presence  with  songs. 

RESPONSIVE  READING. 

Select  one  or  more  Psalms  from  the  following  pages;  for 
the  Three  Festivals,  appropriate  Psalms  from  the  appended  Col- 
lection, then  begin  Borechu  on  page  8j. 


MORNING   SERVICE    FOR   NEW   YEAR'S   DAY. 


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H.ORD!    thou  hast  been  our  refuge  in  all  generations  ! 

Before  the  mountains  were  brought  forth,  or  ever  thou  hadst 

formed  the  earth  and  the  world,  even  from  everlasting 

to  everlasting  thou  art  God  ! 
But  man  thou  turnest  again  to  dust,  and  sayst,  "Return,  ye 

children  of  men!" 
Poi  a  thousand  years  are,  in  thy  sight,  as  yesterday  when  it 

is  past,  and  as  a  watch  in  the  night. 
Thou  earnest  him  away  as  with  a  flood  ;  he   is  a  dream  ;  in 

the  morning  he  springeth  up  like  grass, 
Which  flourisheth  and  shooteth  up  in  the  morning,  and  in  the 

evening  is  cut  down,  and  withered. 
-For  we  are  consumed  by  thy  anger,  and  by  thy  wrath  are  we 

destroyed. 
If  thou  settest  our  iniquities  before  thee,  our  secret  sins  in  the 

the  light  of  thy  countenance: 
Then  in  thine  anger  all  our  days  vanish  away  ;  we  spend  our 

years  like  a  thought. 
The  days  of  our  life  are  threescore  years  and  ten.    and  by 

reason  of  strength  may  be  fourscore  years  : 
Yet  is  the  pride  of  them  weariness  and  sorrow  ;  for  it  van- 

isheth  swiftly,  and  we  fly  away. 
Yet  who  attendeth  to  the  power  of  thy  anger?    who  with  due 

reverence  regardeth  thy  indignation  ? 
Teach  us  so  to  number  our  days,    that  we  may  apply  our 

hearts  to  wisdom  ! 
Desist,  O  Lord  !     How  long  —  ?  have  compassion  upon  thy 

servants  ! 
Satisfy  us  speedily  with  thy  mercy,  that  we  may  rejoice  and 

be  glad  all  our  days  ! 
Make   us   glad    according  to  the  time  in  which  thou  hast 

afflicted  us;  according  to  the  years  in  which  we  have 

seen  adversity  ! 

thy  deeds  be  known  to  thy  servants,   and  thy  glory  to 

their  children  ! 


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Let  the  favor  of  the  Lord  our  God  be  upon  us,  and  establish 
for  us  the  work  of  our  hands ;  yea,  the  work  of  our 
hands,  establish  thou  itl 


HYMN. 

Tho'  faint,  yet  pursuing,  we  go  on  our  way, 
The  Lord  is  our  leader,  his  word  is  our  stay ; 
Tho'  suffering  and  sorrow  and  trial  be  near, 
The  Lord  la  our  refuge,  and  whom  can  we  fear  ? 

He  raiseth  the  fallen,  he  cheereth  the  faint, 
The  weak  and  oppress'd,  he  will  hear  their  complaint; 
The  way  may  be  weary  and  thorny  the  road, 
But  how  can  we  falter  ?  our  help  is  in  God. 

Tho'  clouds  may  surround  us,  our  God  is  our  light; 
Tho'  storms  rage  around  us,  our  God  is  our  might; 
So,  faint,  yet  pursuing,  still  onward  we  go, 
The  Lord  i§  our  leader,  no  fear  can  we  know. 


&2  MORNING   SERVICE    FOR    NEW   YEAR'S    DAY. 

MINISTER: 

Borcchu  fs   Adoiioy  hcimmevoroch, 
Praise  ye  the  Lord  to  whom  all  praise  is  due  » 

Boruch   Adonoy  hammevoroch  I'olom  voed. 
Praised  be  the  Lord  through  all  eternity  ! 

We  praise  thee,  O  Lord,  our  God,  Ruler  of  the  Universe, 
Creator  of  light  and  darkness,  Source  of  all  wisdom,  Fountain 
of  truth  and  peace.  We  praise  thee,  we  thank  thee,  we  mag- 
nify thee.  In  thy  mercy  thou  causest  light  to  radiate  over 
the  earth  and  all  its  inhabitants,  and  renewest  daily  in 
kindness  the  wonders  of  thy  creation.  Yea,  how  mani- 
fold are  thy  works,  O  Eternal,  in  wisdom  thou  hast  made 
them  all,  the  earth  is  full  of  thy  treasures.  O  Lord  ol 
life,  have  compassion  on  us,  be  our  defense,  our  shield,  our 
protection.  Praised  be  to  thee,  O  God,  Author  of  peace  and 
light. 

With  infinite  love,  O  Lord  our  God,  thou  hast  guided 
our  fathers,  who  trusted  in  thee,  and  hast  taught  them  thy 
laws  of  life.  O  be  gracious  unto  us;  incline  our  hearts  to 
thee,  O  merciful  Father!  May  we  love  thy  precepts,  and 
be  enabled  to  learn  and  to  teach,  to  observe  and  to  practice 
them  in  the  spirit  of  love.  Enlighten  our  minds  in  thy  holy 
law,  that  we  may  learn  to  love  and  revere  thy  Name  and  so 
order  our  lives  that  we  may  never  be  put  to  shame  for  our 
deeds.  In  thy  holy  Name  we  put  our  trust;  we  rejoice  and 
delight  in  thy  help.  For  with  thee  alone  is  salvation.  Thou 
hast  appointed  us,  the  children  of  Israel,  to  proclaim  this 
truth,  to  acknowledge  thee  and  thy  unity  before  all  nations 
of  the  earth.  Praise  be  to  thee,  O  Lord,  who  hast  sanctified 
thy  people  Israel  in  love. 

CHOIR:    Amen. 

MINISTER,   THEN   CHOIR  AND  CONGREGATION  : 

Sk'ma    Yisroel,  Adonoy  EloJiamt,   Adonoy  echod. 
HEAR,  O  ISRAEL,  THE  LORD  OUR  GOD,  THE  LORD  is  ONE. 

Boruch   Shem  kevod  maCchuso  Volom  voed. 
Praised  be  the  name  of  his  glorious  Kingdom  for  evermore. 


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84  MORNING    SERVICE    FOR    NEW    YEAR'S    DAY. 

Thou  s^alt  love  the  Eternal  thy  God  with  all  thy  heart, 
with  all  thy  soul,  and  with  all  thy  might.  And  these  words, 
which  I  command  thee  to-day,  shall  be  in  thy  heart.  Thou 
shalt  teach  them  diligently  to  thy  children,  and  shalt  talk  of 
them  when  thou  sittest  in  thy  house,  and  when  thou  walkest 
by  the  way,  and  when  thou  liest  down,  and  when  thou  risest. 
And  they  shall  be  as  a  sign  on  your  hand  and  as  an  ornament 
on  your  brow.  And  thou  shalt  write  them  upon  the  door 
posts  of  thy  house  and  on  thy  gates.  (DEUTER.,  CHAPT.  6,  v.  4— 9.) 

Unchangeable  and  immutable  is  this  word  with  us  :  God 
is  everlasting;  his  word  is  true  unto  all  generations;  his 
commandments  stand  for  ever.  He  alone  is  our  God  and 
none  besides  him. 

Thou  hast  been  the  protector  of  our  fathers  in  time  of 
distress,  thou  hast  saved  us  from  the  hand  of  oppression;  for 
thou  art  our  Guide,  Protector,  and  Redeemer,  the  Rock  of 
our  salvation,  our  Helper  and  Deliverer.  Thou  art  the  first 
and  the  last,  and  besides  thee  there  is  no  power  to  help  or 
redeem.  Thou  hast  saved  Israel  from  Egyptian  bondage  and 
to  this  day  thou  art  our  help  and  our  refuge.  Therefore  we 
exalt  thee,  and  praise  thy  name  with  the  ancient  song  of  our 
fathers : 

MINISTER,   THEN   CHOIR  AND   CONGREGATION  : 

Mi  chomocho  bo'elim  Adonoy ;  mi  komocho,  neddor  bakkodesh, 
noro  sehillos,  ose  feleh. 

Who  is  like  thee  among  the  mighty,  O  God,  who  is  like 
thee  glorified  through  holiness,  awe-inspiring,  wonder-working! 

The  redeemed  of  the  Lord  sang  a  new  song.  They  saw 
thy  glorious  help  and  worshipped  thee  as  their  God  and  King 

proclaiming : 

Adonoy  yimloch  I'olom  vo'ed. 

The  Lord  will  reign  for  ever  and  ever. 

O  Rock  of  Israel,  send  redemption  to  those  that  are  in 
bondage ;  for  thou  art  the  redeemer  of  the  oppressed,  as  it  is 
written :  Our  Redeemer  is  the  Lord  of  Host,  the  Holy  One 
of  Israel  is  his  name.  Praise  be  to  thee,  O  Lord,  Redeemer 
of  Israel.  CHOIR:  Amen. 


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88  MORNING    SERVICE    FOR    NEW   YEAR'S   DAY. 

May  the  glory  of  God  appear  to  us;  and  in  his  mercy 
be  gracious  to  those  who  twice  daily,  yea  evening  and  morn- 
ing, proclaim  the  unity  of  his  Name  in  love  and  devotion  : 

Sh'ma    Ylsrod,   Adonoy  Etohenu,   Adonoy   Echod. 
HEAR,  O  ISRAEL,  THE  LORD  OUR  GOD,  THE  LORD  is  ONE. 

The  Lord  is  One;  He  is  our  Father,  our  King,  our 
Saviour;  He  will  grant  our  prayers  and  manifest  himself 
before  all  mankind  as  the  God  of  Israel. 

CHOIR :    Ani  Adonoy  Elohechem. 
I  am  the  Lord  your  God. 

The  Lord  is  almighty,  how  excellent  is  his  name  through- 
out the  world.  And  the  Lord  shall  be  King  over  all  the 
earth,  on  that  day  shall  the  Lord  be  acknowledged  One  and 
his  name  One,  as  is  written  in  Holy  Scriptures  : 

Yimlozh  Adonoy  I'olom,   Elohayich  Zion  I'dor,   vodor  Halldujah. 

The  Lord  shall  reign  for  evermore,  even  thy  God,  O 
Zion,  from  generation  to  generation.  Hallelujah  ! 

For  ever  will  we  declare  thy  greatness  and  proclaim  thy 
holiness,   neither  shall  thy  praise  ever  depart  from  our  lips. 
Praise  be  to  thee,  Almighty  and  Holy  God.     Arnen. 
(The  Congregation  will  be  seated.) 

We  give  thanks  unto  thee,  O  Eternal,  our  God,  for  the 
unspeakable  love  and  mercy  with  which  thou  hast  chosen 
our  fathers  to  recognize  thee  before  all  the  nations  of  the 
earth;  thou  hast  guided  us,  and  called  us  to  thy  service.  In 
thy  grace  thou  hast  given  us,  O  Lord  our  God,  (this  day  of 
the  Sabbath  and)  this  Day  of  Memorial,  that  we  may  remem- 
ber that  thou  guidest  our  destinies  and  that  before  thy  throne 
of  judgment  every  son  of  man  is  accountable  for  his  acts. 

Our  God,  God  of  our  fathers,  grant  that  our  memorial 
and  the  memorial  of  our  fathers,  and  the  memorial  of  Israel, 
thy  people,  may  ascend  and  come  before  thee  for  grace,  favor 
and  mercy,  life  and  peace,  on  this  Day  of  Memorial. 


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-90  MORNING    SERVICE    FOR    NEW    YEAR'S    DAY. 

Remember  us,  O  Lord,  for  our  good;  bless  us  with 
happiness,  and  help  us  in  the  trials  of  life. 

Cause  thy  mercy  to  descend  upon  us,  and  bring  us 
salvation,  according  to  the  promise  of  thy  holy  word  ;  for 
unto  thee  we  look  for  aid,  O  our  Heavenly  Father,  who  in 
loving  mercy  rulcst  all  mankind. 

Our  God,  God  of  our  fathers,  reign  thou  over  the  whole 
world  in  thy  glory,  and  be  exalted  in  thy  majesty ;  let  truth 
and  justice  triumphantly  shine  forth  upon  all  mankind,  that 
every  creature  may  know  that  thou  hast  created  it,  and  every 
being  understand  that  thou  hast  formed  it,  and  all  in  whom 
there  is  the  breath  of  life  exclaim :  The  Eternal,  the  God 
vof  Israel  reigneth,  and  his  supreme  power  ruleth  over  all ! 

Grant,  therefore,  O  Lord  our  God,  that  all  thy  works  may 
reverence  thee,  and  the  fear  of  thee  fill  all  created  beings; 
that  all  may  bow  before  thee  in  awe  and  humility,  and 
unite  with  one  accord  to  do  thy  will  with  an  upright  heart  ; 
for  we  know  and  acknowledge,  O  Lord  our  God,  that  thou  art 
the  Supreme  Ruler  of  the  universe,  that  thy  power,  thy  might, 
-and  thy  awe-inspiring  name  are  manifested  in  all  thy  works. 

Grant  also  that  thy  people  Israel  may  everywhere  be 
given  the  honor  due  their  sacred  mission;  that  the  doctrines 
of  universal  freedom  and  righteousness  may  everywhere  be 
realized.  Then  shall  the  righteous  be  glad  and  rejoice.  For 
truth  shall  triumph  over  error  and  falsehood;  inquity  shall  be 
silenced  in  shame,  all  manner  of  wickedness  vanish  like 
smoke,  and  tyranny  and  oppression  be  removed  from  the 
face  of  the  earth.  To  thee  alone  shall  all  thy  creatures  then 
pay  homage,  verifying  the  words  of  holy  writ:  The  Lord 
shall  reign  for  ever  and  for  ever,  even  thy  God,  O  Zion,  from 
.generation  to  generation.  Hallelujah! 

Thou  art  holy  and  thy  name  is  awe-inspiring,  for  there  is 
•no  God  besides  thee ;  and  thus  we  read :  The  Lord  of  Hosts 
•is  exalted  in  judgment,  and  God,  the  Holy-One  is  sanctified 
through  righteousness. 


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92  MORNING   SERVICE    FOR    NEW   YEAR'S    DAY. 

Omniscient  Father  and  Judge,  thou  rememberest  all 
events  and  seest  all  things,  both  of  the  past  and  of  the  future. 
Nothing  is  forgotten  before  the  throne  of  thy  glory,  nothing 
is  concealed  from  thy  all-seeing  eye.  No  creature  escapes 
thee;  thou  knowest  the  thoughts  of  man  from  afar;  before 
thee  are  revealed  the  innermost  emotions  of  the  human  heart. 
Ere  the  mountains  were  born,  and  the  foundations  laid  of  the 
earth  and  the  world,  thou  didst  determine  the  destinies  of  all 
men  and  ordain  the  lives  of  all  the  numberless  myriads  of  thy 
creatures.  As  from  the  beginning  of  time  thou  hast  established 
the  immutable  laws  by  which  the  heavenly  hosts  roll  in  their 
orbits,  even  so  thou  hast  revealed  the  laws  of  truth  and  virtue 
to  man  who,  in  obedience  or  disobedience,  works  out  his  own 
fate  according  to  thy  just  decrees.  For  every  action  of  man 
is  unfailingly  recorded  before  thee ;  all  his  doings  and  medi- 
tations, his  schemes  and  designs  are  noticed  by  thee ;  thou 
wcighest  the  most  secret  motives,  the  faintest  impulses  of  his 
soul. 

Generations  come  and  go;  they  all  pass  before  thee 
as  the  flock  before  the  shepherd's  eye,  and  thou  allotest  to 
each  individual  man  thy  decree : 

CHOIR:     Mi   Yichyeh  umi  yomus. 

Whether  life  or  death,  length  of  days  or  a  premature  end, 
nature's  fury,  creeping  disease  and  ravaging  pestilence;  a 
quiet,  tranquil  existence,  or  one  tossed  on  the  waves  of  trouble ; 
ease  and  prosperity,  or  trials  and  vicissitudes,  riches  and 
affluence,  or  poverty  and  want,  love  and  honor,  or  misery 
and  degredation. 

From  thy  aweful  throne  of  justice  thou  guidest  the 
destinies  of  nations,  even  as  of  every  individual  man.  War 
and  peace,  victory  or  defeat,  want  or  abundance,  thou  dis- 
pensest  all  in  thy  supreme  wisdom.  Happy  the  man  who 
forgets  not  thee;  happy  the  dust-born  who  clings  to  thee; 
for  they  who  seek  thee  will  never  stumble;  they  who  trust  in 
thee  will  never  be  put  to  shame,  in  the  hour  when  thou 
summonest  thy  creatures  before  thy  judgment  seat  and 
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94  MORNING   SERVICE    FOR   NEW   YEAR'S   DAY.- 

Our  God,  God  of  our  fathers,  Remember  us  in  thy  love, 
grant  us  thy  salvation  and  visit  us  with  thy  blessing  and 
peace.  Help  us  to  become  worthy  of  the  covenant  of  mercy 
which  thou  didst  make  with  Abraham,  our  ancestor,  assuring 
him  on  Mount  Moriah  that  through  his  children  all  the 
families  of  the  earth  shall  be  blessed.  May  thy  kindness 
which  has  led  us  in  the  past,  be  with  us  evermore,  O 
Heavenly  Father.  Grant  us  life  and  health,  and  guard  us 
against  the  numberless  perils  which  constantly  beset  our  life. 
Satisfy  us  from  thy  rich  and  bountiful  hand,  by  giving  us  food, 
raiment  and  shelter,  and  bless  the  fruit  of  our  labor,  that  we 
may  never  need  the  gift  of  man.  Grant  joy  to  dwell  in  our 
hearts,  happiness  in  our  homes,  and  peace  in  our  surroundings. 
Eless  our  country,  that  it  may  remain  for  ever  the  rock  of 
freedom  and  the  refuge  of  the  down-trodden.  Let  peace  and 
prosperity  reign  within  her  borders,  righteousness  and  justice 
within  her  gates.  Bless  Israel,  thy  people,  strengthen  it  in 
its  sacred  mission  to  proclaim  thy  truth  and  thy  salvation  to 
all  the  children  of  man.  Let  thy  promises  of  grace  be  ful 
filled  in  us,  as  thou  hast  assured  us  through  thy  servant  Moses: 
I  will  remember  unto  them  the  covenant  with  their  ancestors 
whom  I  brought  forth  from  the  land  of  Egypt,  to  be  their 
God ;  I  am  the  Eternal  your  God. 

Blessed  art  thou,  O  Omniscient  Ruler  and  Judge,  before 
whose  throne  of  Majesty  there  is  no  oblivion,  who  remein- 
berest  and  fulfillest  thy  covenant. 

Sanctify  us,  O  God,  through  thy  commandments,  and 
give  us  light  through  thy  law.  Satisfy  us  with  thy  goodness 
and  gladden  us  by  thy  help.  Purify  our  hearts  that  we  may 
serve  thee  in  truth,  for  thou,  O  God,  art  Truth,  and  thy  word 
is  true  and  endureth  for  ever.  Blessed  be  thou,  O  Lord, 
Sovereign  of  the  universe,  who  sanctifiest  (the  Sabbath),  Israel, 
and  the  Day  of  Memorial. 

CHOIR:   Amen. 


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-96  MORNING    SERVICE    FOR    NEW   YEAR'S   DAY. 

Look  with  kindness,  O  God,  upon  Israel,  thy  people: 
may  their  fervent  prayers,  and  their  worship,  be  always  accept- 
able to  thee.  Praise  be  to  thee,  O  God,  whom  alone  we 
adore  and  worship. 

From  age  to  age  we  render  thanks  unto  thee  and  recount 
thy  praise,  for  our  lives  committed  into  thy  hand,  for  our  souls 
entrusted  to  thy  care,  for  thy  marvelous  works,  thy  wonders 
which  are  manifested  every  day,  and  for  thy  boundless  good- 
uess  in  which  thou  enfoldest  us  at  all  times,  evening,  morn- 
ing and  noon.  We  bless  thee,  All-Good,  whose  mercies  never 
cease,  whose  grace  is  infinite ;  our  hopes  are  in  thee  forever. 

Our  God,  God  of  our  fathers !  Bless  us  with  the  ancient 
priestly  benediction  : 

Yevorcchecho  Adonoy  v'yishmerecho. 
May  the  Lord  bless  thee  and  guard  thee. 

CHOIR:   Amen. 

Yoer  Adonoy  ponov  elecho  vichunecko. 

May  the  Lord  let  his  countenance  shine  upon  thee  and 
'be  gracious  unto  thee. 

CHOIR:   Amen. 

Yisso  Adonoy  ponov  elecho  v'yosaim  locho  sholom. 

May  the  Lord  lift  up  his  countenance  upon  thee  and  give 

thee  peace. 

CHOIR  :  Amen. 

Grant  peace,  happiness  and  blessing,  grace  and  mercy  to 
us,  and  to  Israel  thy  people,  and  to  all  thy  children.  Bless 
us  all,  O  our  Father,  with  the  light  of  thy  countenance ;  as  in 
the  light  of  thy  countenance  thou  hast  given  us  the  law  of 
life,  the  love  of  virtue  and  justice,  mercy  and  peace,  so  may 
it  please  »thee  to  bless  us  with  thy  peace  at  all  times  and 
in  all  seasons.  Praise  be  to  thee,  O  Giver  of  peace. 

(The  Congregation  in  silent  devotion.) 

Our  Heavenly  Father,  let  thy  blessing  of  peace  rest  upon 
us  and  give  us  strength.  Help  us  to  follow  the  voice  of  con- 
science and  to  cheerfully  obey  thy  laws.  May  we  love  the 


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98  MORNING   SERVICE    FOR    NEW    YEAR'S    DAY. 

truth  and  speak  the  truth.  May  we  be  kind  to  one  another, 
tender-hearted  and  forgiving,  holding  no  anger  nor  malice, 
nor  speaking  ill  of  any  one.  May  the  thought  of  thee  keep 
us  from  evil.  Inspire  us  with  humility,  with  faith  and  trust 
in  thee.  Let  the  words  of  my  mouth  and  the  meditations 
of  my  heart  be  acceptable  in  thy  sight,  O  God,  my  Strength 
and  my  Redeemer.  As  thou  preservest  peace  in  the  heavenly 
spheres,  so  preserve  it  to  us  and  to  all  who  invoke  thy  holy 
name.  Amen. 

CHOIR  :  Amen. 

(MINISTER  ;   CONGREGATION   REPEATING   EACH  SENTENCE.) 

Our  Heavenly  Father,  we  have  sinned  before  thee. 
Our  Heavenly  Father,  we  pay  homage  to  none  but  thee. 
Our  Heavenly  Father,  grant  us  thy  favor  for  the  sake  of  thy 

name. 

Our  Heavenly  Father,  grant  us  a  year  of  happiness. 
Our  Heavenly  Father,  keep   far   from   us   sickness,  war  and 

famine. 
Our  Heavenly  Father,  grant  perfect  health  to  the  feeble  and 

the  sick. 
Our  Heavenly  Father,  have   pity   on   us   and    our   innocent 

children. 

Our  Heavenly  Father,  inscribe  us  in  the  book  of  a  happy  life. 
Our  Heavenly  Father,  inscribe  us  in  the  book  of  redemption 

and  salvation. 
Our  Heavenly  Father,  inscribe  us  in  the  book  of  pardon  and 

forgiveness. 
Our  Heavenly  Father,  inscribe  us  in  the  book  of  ample  sus- 

tainance. 

Our  Heavenly  Father,  accept  favorably  our  prayers  and  sup- 
plications. 

Our  Heavenly  Father,  dismiss  us  not  empty  from  thy  presence. 
Our  Heavenly  Father,  graciously  answer  us ;  though  we  de- 
serve not  thy  love,  yet  deal  thou  kindly  with  us  and 
save  us.     Amen. 

CHOIR:  Amen. 


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100  MORNING    SERVICE    FOR    NEW    YEAR'S    DAY. 

ORDER  OF  READING  THE  LAW. 

CHOIR:    S'u  Sheorim  rothechem. 

Lift  up  your  heads,  O  ye  gates,  and  be  lifted  up,  ye 
everlasting  doors,  for  the  King  of  glory  shall  come.  Who 
is  the  King  of  glory  ?  The  Lord  of  hosts  —  he  is  the  King 
of  glory.  Selah ! 

Or:  Vay'hi  bin'soa  hodron. 

Arise,  O  Lord,  let  thy  enemies  be  scattered  and  they 
who  hate  thy  law  flee  before  thee.  For  from  Zion  cometh 
forth  the  Law  and  the  word  of  God  from  Jerusalem. 

MINISTER,  THEN  CHOIR  AND  CONGREGATION  : 

Adonoy,  Adonoy,    El  radium   v'channun,  erech  appa-yim,  v'rav  chesed 
v'emes,  noiser  chesed  lo-alofim,  nos6  ovon,  vo/esha,  v'chattooh. 

The  Eternal,  the  Eternal,  is  a  merciful  and  gracious  God, 
long-suffering  and  full  of  love  and  truth;  keeping  kindness 
unto  thousands,  forgiving  iniquity,  transgression  and  sin. 

(Taking  the  Law  out  of  the  Ark.) 

This  Law  is  Israel's  consecrated  banner,  inscribed  with  the 
glorious  truth  :  Hear,  O  Israel,  God  our  Lord,  God  is  One ! 

CHOIR   AND    CONGREGATION  I 

Sh'ma   Yisroel,  Adonoy  Elohenu,  Adonoy  echod. 

MINISTER  : 

O  magnify  the  Lord  with  me  and  let  us  exalt  his  Name 
together. 

CHOIR :    L'cho  Adonoy  hagg'duttoh. 

Thine,  O  Lord,  are  greatness,  power,  and  glory,  victory, 
-and  majesty;  thine  is  all  that  is  in  heaven  and  on  earth ;  thine 
is  the  kingdom,  O  Lord,  and  thou  art  exalted,  Supreme 
above  all. 

(Before  the  Reading  of  the  Law.) 

Praise  be  to  thee,  O  Eternal,  our  God,  Ruler  of  the 
universe,  who  hast  called  us  unto  thy  service  and  hast  given 
us  thy  law.'  Praise  be  to  thee,  O  God,  giver  of  the  Law. 
Amen. 


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102  MORNING    S-ER-VICE    FOR    NEW    YEARS'    DAY. 


-   READING  FROM  THE  PENTATEUCH. 

(After  the  Reading  of  the  L-i\v.) 

Praise  be  to  thee,  O  Eternal,  our  God,  Ruler  of  the 
universe,  who  hast  given  us  a  law  of  truth  and  implanted 
eternal  life  within  us.  Praise  be  to  thee,  O  God,  giver  of  the 
Law.  Amen. 

CHOIR: 

God's  law  is  perfect,  inspiring  the  soul ;  God's  testimony 
is  true,  making  wise  the  simple ;  God's  commandments  are 
clear,  cheering  the  heart ;  God's  teachings  are  pure,  giving 
light  to  the  eye. 

READING  FROM  THE  PROPHETS. 

(HERB  MAY  BE   INTRODUCED  ANY  PRAYER  FOR  SPECIAL  OCCASIONS.) 

(Placing  back  the  Law  into  the  Ark.) 
MINISTER  I 

Praise  ye  the  Name  of  the  Lord,  for  his  Name  alone  is 
exalted  ! 

CHOIR:    Hodo  al    erelz  v'shomoyim. 

His  glory  is  above  heaven  and  earth.  He  will  exalt  the 
honor  of  his  people,  the  children  of  Israel,  his  faithful  wor- 
shippers. Hallelujah  i 

(Minister  before  the  Ark.) 

Return,  O  Lord,  to  the^many  thousands  of  Israel,  thou 
and  the  ark  of  thy  strength.  A  good  instruction  I  have  given 
you,  forsake  ye  not  my  law.  It  is  a  tree  of  life  to  those 
who  lay  hold  of  it,  and  its  supporters  are  happy.  Its  ways 
are  ways  of  pleasantness  and  all  its  paths  are  peace. 

CHOIR  :    Hashivenu   Adonoy. 

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ORDER  OF  SOUNDING  THE  SHOFAR. 

CHOIR: 

Sing  joyfully  to  the  Lord,  our  strength !  rejoice  unto  the  God 
of  Jacob !  Raise  a  song,  and  strike  the  timbrel,  the  sweet- 
sounding  harp,  and  the  psaltery!  Blow  the  trumpet  at 
the  new  moon,  at  the  full  moon,  also,  on  our  festal  day ! 
For  this  is  a  statute  for  Israel,  a  law  of  the  God  of  Jacob. 

MINISTER: 

O  Lord  and  Father,  thou  hast  revealed  thyself  unto  thy 
people,  thy  glory  shone  forth  unto  our  ancestors,  bringing  to 
them  the  light  of  thy  truth  and  love.  From  Sinai's  height 
thou  didst  cause  Israel  to  hear  the  heavenly  voice  of  thy 
majesty.  The  earth  trembled,  the  universe  stood  in  awe,  and 
all  creatures  were  hushed  into  silence  when  thou  descendest 
to  teach  thy  children  the  eternal  laws  of  truth,  freedom  and 
morality. 

Reveal  thyself  also  unto  us,  O  Heavenly  Father.  May 
the  Shofar's  solemn  sounds  remind  us  that  thou  alone  art  the 
Creator  and  Sustainer  of  the  universe,  our  King,  Lawgiver, 
and  Judge;  that  to  thee  alone  is  due  worship,  honor,  and 
adoration.  Cause,  O  Lord,  our  God,  the  bugle-blast  of  free- 
dom to  be  heard  over  all  the  earth;  may  all  who  still  sigh 
under  the  burden  of  oppression  hear  the  trumpet-sound  of 
deliverance ;  and  may  the  banner  of  Israel,  thy  people,  be 
exalted  whereever  thou  hast  sent  us  to  proclaim  and  to  sanctify 
thy  name.  Praise  be  to  thee,  O  Eternal,  who  acceptest  in 
mercy  the  adoration  of  thy  people  Israel. 

CHOIR  : 

BadMlzolzerb*    i-etcol   Shofor  horiu  lifne   hamelech  Adonoy! 
With  clarions  and  the  sound  of  trumpets  sing  praises  unto  the 
Lord,  the  King. 

(THE  SHOFAR  is  SOUNDED.) 

M1XISTKH,    THEN   CHOIR.' 

Happy  the  people  that  know  the  trumpet's  sound! 
They  walk,  O  Lord,  in  the  light  of  thy  countenance. 

CHOIR:    AMEN,   HALLELUJAH.     Or:   Ps.  150. 


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ADORATION. 

Almighty  God !  Creator  of  heaven  and  earth !  It  behooves 
*is  to  render  praise  and  thanksgiving  unto  thee,  who  hast 
-delivered  us  from  the  darkness  of  false  belief  and  sent  to  us 
•the  light  of  thy  truth.  Thou  art  our  God,  there  is  no  other. 

We,  therefore,  bow  the  head  and  bend  the  knee  before 
thee,  Creator  and  Ruler  of  the  world,  and  bless  thy  holy  name ! 

MINISTER,   THEN   CHOIR  AND   CONGREGATION  : 

Vaanachnu,    kor'im,    umishtdchavim,    vmodim,     lifne    Melech  mal'che 
hammelochim,    Hakkodosh   bonich  hu. 

Thou  art,  in  truth,  our  Father,  our  God,  our  Saviour,  and 
there  is  none  besides  thee,  as  is  written  in  thy  law:  Thou  shalt 
Jknow  this  day  and  reflect  in  thy  heart  that  the  Lord  is  God 
in  heaven  above  as  on  earth  below;  and  there  is  none  else. 

We  fervently  pray,  O  Lord  our  God,  that  we  may  speed- 
ily behold  the  glory  of  thy  mighty  power,  banishing  all 
impurities  from  the  earth,  destroying  idolatry  and  wickedness, 
and  establishing  thy  truth  among  mankind;  that  all  the 
inhabitants  of  the  earth  may  invoke  thy  name,  acknowledge 
thy  unity,  and  understand  that  to  thee  alone  every  knee 
must  bend  and  every  tongue  swear  fealty. 

May  all  thy  children,  O  God,  soon  be  united  in  a 
common  bond  of  brotherhood,  may  the  time  be  hastened 
when  no  religious  differences  will  separate  them,  but  when 
they  will  all  adore  thee  as  the  universal  father,  worship  thee 
in  the  spirit  of  true  religion,  and  unite  in  proclaiming  the 
•unity  of  thy  holy  name. 

Thus,  O  God,  do  thou  reign  over  them  for  ever  and 
*ever,  for  the  kingdom  is  thine,  and  unto  thee  appertain  power, 
glory  and  majesty  from  everlasting  to  everlasting.  As  it  is 
written :  The  Lord  vrill  reign  for  ever  and  ever ;  the  Lord 
will  be  king  over  all  the  earth ;  on  that  day  shall  God  be 
-acknowledged  One  and  his  name  One. 

MINISTER,    THEN    CHOIR   AND  CONGREGATION  : 

Veho-yoh  Adonoy  lemelech  al  kol  hoorets,   bayom  hahu  yittyeh  Adonoy 
echod,   u-shemo  echod. 


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108  MORNING  SERVICE  FOR  NEW  YEAR'S  DAY. 

ADDRESS  TO  THE  MOURNERS. 

Brothers  and  sisters,  who  are  mourning  for  dear  lives 
departed,  remember  your  beloved  ones  and  honor  their  names 
in  the  midst  of  the  congregation  of  Israel.  May  the  memory 
of  the  righteous  inspire  you  to  noble  deeds  and  works  in  their 
honor.  Rise,  and  praise  with  me  the  name  of  the  most  High, 
according  to  the  anscient  custom  of  our  fathers. 

MOURNERS'  KADDISH. 

May  thy  great  and  ineffable  name,  O  Lord  of  life  and 
death,  be  exalted  and  sanctified  throughout  the  world,  which 
thou  hast  created  according  to  thy  will.  May  thy  kingdom 
be  established  in  our  midst,  in  our  lifetime  and  in  our  days, 
and  in  the  days  of  the  whole  house  of  Israel.  Amen. 

THE    CONGREGATION  : 

May  his  great  and  ineffable  name  be  blessed  and  glorified 
for  ever  and  ever. 

Praised  and  hallowed  be  thy  name  who  hast  created 
man  in  thy  image  and  planted  within  him  eternal  life.  In 
thy  hand  is  the  soul  of  every  living  being  and  the  spirit  of 
all  flesh.  Blessed  art  thou,  whose  hymns,  praises  and  benedic- 
tions are  repeated  throughout  the  world.  Amen. 

THE    CONGREGATION  I 

Praised  be  he  and  his  glorious  name. 

Unto  Israel,  unto  all  the  righteous  and  unto  all  who 
departed  this  life  according  to  the  will  of  God,  may  there  be 
granted  abundance  of  peace,  and  a  blissful  portion  in  the  life 
to  come,  grace  and  mercy  by  the  Lord  of  heaven  and  earth. 

May  the  fullness  of  peace  from  heaven,  with  life  and 
health  be  granted  unto  us  and  unto  all  Israel.  Amen. 

May  he  who  established!  peace  in  his  heavenly  spheres 
grant  happiness  and  peace  unto  us,  unto  all  Israel  and  to  all 
mankind.  Amen. 

CLOSING  SONG. 
BENEDICTION. 


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ORDER  OF  PRAYERS 

IN  THE 

HOUSE  OF  MOURNING. 


(On  the  evening  after  the  funeral  it  is  customary  to  hold  service 
in  the  house  of  mourning.  The  minister,  or  officiating  reader,  will 
select  appropriate  pieces  from  the  following  pages,  °or  from  the 
Collection  of  Psalms,  then  begin  Borechu  on  page  117.  If  divine 
service  is  to  be  held  in  the  morning,  read  Borechu  on  page  29  and  31 ; 
then  continue  from  page  121,  adding  the  Kedusha  (Sanctification).' 


INTRODUCTORY  SENTENCES. 

In  whatever  place  I  will  cause  my  name  to  be  mentioned 
I  will  come  to  thee  and  bless  thee. 

The  Lord  is  nigh  to  all  that  call  upon  him,  that  call 
upon  him  in  truth. 

Offer  unto  God  the  sacrifices  of  righteousness;  call  upon 
him  in  the  day  of  trouble,  and  he  will  deliver  thee. 

The  sacrifices  of  God  are  a  broken  spirit,  a  broken  and 
contrite  heart,  O  God,  thou  wilt  not  despise. 

Thus  saith  the  Lord,  the  High  and  Holy  One:  I  dwell  in 
the  high  and  holy  place,  yet  with  him  also  that  is  of  a  con- 
trite and  humble  spirit ;  to  revive  the  spirit  of  the  humble  and 
to  quicken  the  heart  of  the  contrite. 

Who  shall  ascend  the  hill  of  the  Lord,  who  shall  stan.l 
in  his  holy  place  ?  He  that  has  clean  hands,  and  a  pure  heart; 
who  hath  not  lifted  up  his  soul  unto  vanity,  nor  sworn  deceit- 
fully. He  shall  receive  the  blessing  of  the  Lord,  and  right- 
eousness from  the  God  of  his  salvation. 


114  DOMESTIC    SERVICE. 


RESPONSIVE  READING. 

Psalm   103. 

Bless  the  Lord,   O  my  soul  1  and  all  that  is  within  me,  bless 

his  holy  name  ! 

Bless  the  Lord,  O  my  soul !  and  forget  not  all  his  benefits ! 
Who  forgiveth  all  thine  iniquities ;  who  healeth  all  thy  dis- 
eases ; 
Who  redeemeth  thy  life  from  the  grave ;  who  crowneth  thee 

with  loving  kindness  and  tender  mercies ; 
Who  satisfieth  thy  old  age  with  good,  so  that  thy  youth  is 

renewed  like  the  eagle's. 

The  Lord  executeth  justice  and  equity  for  all  the  oppressed. 
He  made  known  his  ways  to  Moses,  his  doings  to  the  children 

of  Israel. 
The  Lord  is  merciful  and  kind,    slow  to  anger  and  rich  in 

mercy. 
He  doth  not  always  chide,    nor  doth  he  keep  his  anrrer  for 

ever. 
He  hath  not  dealt  with  us  according  to  our  sins,  nor  requited 

us  according  to  our  iniquities. 
As  high  as  are  the  heavens  above  the  earth,  so   great  is  his 

mercy  to  them  that  fear  him. 
As  far  as  the  East  is  from  the  West,  so  far  hath  he  removed 

our  transgressions  from  us. 
Even   as  a  father  pitieth  his  children,  so  the  Lord  pitieth 

them  that  fear  him. 

For  he  knoweth  our  frame,  he  remembereth  that  we  are  dust. 
As  for  man,  his  days  are  as  grass;  as  a  flower  of  the  field,  so 

he  flourished!. 
The  wind  passeth  over  it,  and  it  is  gone ;  and  its  place  shall 

know  it  no  more. 


DOMESTIC    SERVICE.  „. 

But  the  mercy  of  the  Lord  is  from  everlasting  to  everlasting 
to  them  that  fear  him,  and  his  righteousness  to  children's 
children, 

To  such  as  keep  his  covenant,  and  remember  his  command- 
ments to  do  them. 

The  Lord  hath  established  his  throne  in  the  heavens,  and  his 
kingdom  ruleth  over  all. 

Bless  the  Lord,  ye  his  angels,  ye  mighty  ones  who  do  his 
commands,  hearkening  to  the  voice  of  his  word! 

Bless  the  Lord,  all  ye  his  hosts;  ye,  his  ministers,  who  do  his 
pleasure ! 

Bless  the  Lord,  all  his  works,  in  all  places  of  his  dominion  I 
Bless  the  Lord,  O  my  soul! 


Psalm  23. 

The  Lord  is  my  shepherd  :  I  shall  not  want. 

He  maketh  me  lie  down  in  green  pastures ;  he  leadeth  me 

beside  the  still  waters. 
He  reviveth  my  soul;  he  leadeth  me  in  paths  of  safety,  for  his 

name's  sake. 
When   I   walk  through  the  valley  of  the  shadow  of  death  I 

fear  no  evil,  for  thou  art  with  me ;  thy  stay  and  thy  staff, 

they  comfort  me. 
Thou   preparest   a  table  before  me  in  the  presence  of  my 

enemies.     Thou  anointest   my   head  with  oil;  my  cup 

runneth  over. 
Surely   goodness  and  mercy  shall  follow  me  all  the  days  of 

my  life,  and  I  shall  dwell  in  the  house  of  the  Lord  for 

ever. 


Jl  DOMESTIC  SERVICE. 

MINISTER: 

Borechu  es  Adonoy  hammevoroch. 
Praise  ye  the  Lord  to  whom  all  praise  is  due  I 

CONGREGATION: 

Borsch  Adonoy  hammevoroch  I'olom  vovd. 
Praised  be  the  Lord,  who  is  praised  through  all  eternity. 

Praise  be  to  thee,  O  Lord  our  God,  Ruler  of  the  Universe, 
who  by  his  word  calls  in  the  evening  and  in  his  wisdom  opens 
die  gates  of  the  morning.  He  changes  the  times  and  the 
seasons  by  his  understanding,  and  by  his  will  he  sets  the  stars 
in  their  heavenly  watches.  He  alternates  the  light  and  the 
darkness;  he  leads  out  the  day  and  brings  in  the  night,  the 
JLord  of  hosts  is  his  name.  May  he  rule  over  us  forevermore. 
Praise  be  to  thee,  O  God,  who  bringest  in  the  evening. 

With  unchanging  love  thou  hast  guided  thy  people 
Israel ;  thou  hast  revealed  to  us  thy  law  which  will  become 
-a  blessing  to  all  mankind.  Therefore  we  will  ever  think  of  thy 
word  and  rejoice  in  thy  truth.  It  is  our  light  and  our  life; 
we  will  cling  to  it  day  and  night,  and  will  proclaim  thy  name 
and  thy  unity  before  all  the  nations  of  the  earth.  Do  thou, 
O  God,  never  withold  from  us  thy  love  and  thy  protection. 
Praise  be  to  thee,  O  God,  our  Guardian  and  Keeper. 

CONGREGATION  :   Amen. 

MINISTER    AND    CONGREGATION  I 

Sh'ma  Yivroe/,   Adonoy  Elohtnu,  Adonoy  Echod. 

HEAR,  O  ISRAEL,  THE  LORD  OUR  GOD,  THE  LORD  is  ONE. 

Boruch  Shem  kevod  maVchuso  I'olom    voed. 
Praised  be  the  name  of  his  glorious  kingdom   for  evermore. 

Thou  shalt  love  the  Eternal  thy  God  with  all  thy  heart, 
with  all  thy  soul,  and  with  all  thy  might.  And  these  words, 
which  I  command  thee  to-day,  shall  be  in  thy  heart.  Thou 
shalt  teach  them  diligently  to  thy  children,  and  shalt  talk  of 
them  when  thou  sittest  in  thy  house,  and  when  thou  walkest  by 
the  way,  and  when  thou  liest  down,  and  when  thou  risest  up. 


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Il8  DOMESTIC    SERVICE. 

And  they  shall  be  as  a  sign  on  thy  hand  and  as  an  ornament 
on  thy  brow.  And  thou  shall  write  them  upon  the  door- 
posts of  thy  house  and  on  thy  gates.  DFA-TER,  CHAIT.  6,  v.  4—9.) 

Unchangeable  and  immutable  is  this  word  with  us: 
God  is  everlasting ;  his  word  is  true  unto  all  generations ;  his 
commandments  stand  for  ever.  He  alone  is  our  God  and 
none  besides  him. 

Truly  thou  art  our  God,  and  we  are  thy  people,  whom 
thou  hast  delivered  from  the  hand  of  mighty  oppressors. 
Wonders  without  number  thou  hast  wrought  for  us,  and 
hast  miraculously  protected  us  during  these  many  centuries. 
As  thy  arm  saved  us  from  the  yoke  of  Egyptian  slavery, 
so  thou  wast  with  us  in  all  times  of  need  and  danger,  when 
hatred  and  fanaticism  threatened  to  destroy  the  remnant  ol 
Israel.  Therefore  we  render  thanks  to  thee,  and  praise  thy 
name  with  the  ancient  song  of  our  fathers  : 

Who  is  like  thee  among  the  mighty,  O  God,  who  is  like 
thee  glorified  in  Holiness,  awe-inspiring,  wonder-working! 

MINISTER   AND    CONGREGATION: 

Mi  chomocho    bo'elim  Adonoy ;  mi  komocho,  neddor  bakkodesh, 
noro  sehillos,  ose  feleh. 

MINISTER: 

As  then  hast  revealed  thy  kingdom  to  our  fathers,  so 
manifest  thy  glorious  help  unto  us,  their  children,  who 
worship  thee  as  their  God  and  King,  proclaiming: 

The  Lord  will  reign  for  ever  and  ever ! 
Adonoy  yimlbch  I'olom  vo'ed. 

Continue  to  be  with  us,  O  God,  and  guard  us  from  evil. 
Let  our  lying  down  and  our  rising  up  be  in  peace.  O  guide 
us  with  thy  good  counsel ;  protect  us  from  grief  and  need, 
from  sorrow  and  anxiety,  from  sickness  and  danger;  for  in 
thee,  O  God,  we  put  our  trust,  our  gracious  and  merciful 
father.  Let  our  going  out  and  coming  in  be  in  peace,  hence- 
forth and  forevermore.  Blessed  art  thou,  O  God,  Redeemer 
and  Keeper  of  Israel. 

CONGREGATION  :  Amen. 


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120  DOMESTIC    SERVICE. 

Praise  be  to  thee,  O  Eternal  our  God,  God  of  our 
fathers,  God  of  Abraham,  Isaac,  and  Jacob,  Almighty  and 
Supreme  Ruler  of  the  world,  who  renderest  just  reward  unto 
all.  Thou  rememberest  the  pious  deeds  of  the  fathers,  and 
bringest  redemption  and  love  to  their  descendants ;  thou  art 
our  Father,  our  Protector,  and  Helper.  Praise  be  to  thee, 
O  God,  Shield  of  Abraham. 

Thou  art  mighty,  O  Lord,  thy  help  is  ever  near.  Thou 
sustainest  in  kindness  the  living;  thou  upholdest  the  falling, 
healest  the  sick,  loosest  the  bonds  of  captives,  and  keepest  thy 
faith  to  those  who  sleep  in  the  dust.  Who  is  like  unto  thee, 
Almighty !  Author  of  life  and  death,  who  givest  salvation, 
and  rememberest  thy  creatures  unto  life  eternal !  Praise  be 
to  thee,  O  God,  who  hast  planted  within  us  eternal  life. 

Thou  art  holy,  and  thy  name  is  holy,  and  thy  worshippers 
daily  praise  thy  holiness.  (Praise  be  to  thee,  Almighty  and 
Holy  God.) 

SANCTIFICATION. 
(The  Congregation  will  rise.) 

Let  us  sanctify  the  Name  of  the  Holy  One  of  Israel,  as  it 
is  sanctified  throughout  the  universe,  and  in  the  solemn  words 
of  our  prophets  we  exclaim :  Holy,  holy,  holy  is  the  Lord 
of  hosts,  the  whole  earth  is  full  of  his  glory. 

MINISTER   AND    CONGREGATION: 

Kodosh,  Kodosh }  Kodosh  Adonoy  Tsevoos,   mdo   chol  hooretz  k'vodo. 
All  creation  sounds  his  praise  continually,  saying : 
Praised  be  the  glory  of  God  which  fills  the  universe ! 

MINISTER   AND    CONGREGATION  I 
Boruch  k'vod  Adonoy  mimmekomo. 

The  Lord  shall  reign  for  evermore,  even  thy  God,  O 
Zion,  from  generation  to  generation.  Hallelujah  I 

MINISTER   AND    CONGREGATION  I 
Titriloch  Adonoy  I'olom,   Elohayich  Zion  I'dor,   vodor  Hallelujah. 

For  ever  will  we  declare  thy  greatness  and  proclaim  thy 
holiness,  neither  shall  thy  praise  ever  depart  from  our  lips. 
Praise  be  to  thee,  Almighty  and  Holy  God.     Arnen. 
(The  Congregation  will  be  seated.) 


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522  DOMESTIC    SERVICE. 

In  thy  endless  mercy,  O  Lord,  thou  hast  crowned  the 
-son  of  earth  with  honor  and  glory,  and  distinguished  him 
from  all  other  beings  by  an  intelligent,  immortal  spirit.  May 
this  light  within  us  never  be  dimmed  through  folly  and  sin,  but 
shine  in  clear  and  radiant  luster,  a  pure  reflexion  of  its  divine 
origin.  Praise  be  to  thee,  O  God,  who  hast  graciously  given 
us  the  light  of  reason. 

Forgive  us,  O  Father,  our  failings  ;  pardon,  O  Lord,  our 
transgressions ;  thou  desirest  not  the  destruction  of  the  sinner; 
but  that  he  shall  return  from  his  way  and  live  ;  for  thou  art 
a  gracious  and  merciful  God.  Praise  be  to  thee,  O  God; 
thine  is  mercy  and  forgiveness. 

Have  compassion,  O  Lord,  on  all  those  who  suffer ; 
defend  the  cause  of  the  guiltless;  send  healing  and  comfort 
to  the  sick  and  the  sorrow-striken,  for  thou  alone  art  our  Gcd 
and  Helper;  thou  alone  dispensest  life  and  health.  Praise  be 
to  thee,  O  God,  who  art  the  Redeemer  of  the  distressed. 

Bless  this  year  with  abundance;  shower  rain  and  dew 
upon  the  soil  and  satiate  all  living  beings  with  thy  goodness. 
Praise  be  to  thee,  O  God,  who  blessest  the  years,  and  by 
whose  goodness  we  live. 

Grant,  O  God,  that  the  trumpet  sounds  of  freedom  be 
heard  throughout  all  the  countries  of  the  earth,  and  all  thy 
children  enjoy  the  blessings  of  true  liberty.  Remove  all  pre- 
judice and  injustice  from  thy  people  Israel,  that  his  mourning 
may  cease  everywhere;  let  the  reign  of  wickedness  vanish  like 
smoke  and  all  nations  of  the  earth  recognize  thee  alone  as 
their  King.  Praise  be  to  thee,  O  Ruler  of  the  universe  who 
lovest  right  and  justice. 

Remember,  O  God,  in  love  the  just  and  virtuous  of  ail 
nations;  let  all  who  sincerely  trust  in  thy  name  rejoice  in  thy 
goodness;  and  may  we  all  enjoy  the  happiness  of  thy 
blessing,  that  we  may  never  need  the  gift  of  man,  and  never 
have  to  blush.  Praise  be  to  thee,  O  God,  Shield  of  the 
-righteous. 


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124  DOMESTIC    SERVICE. 


MINISTER    AND    MOURNERS! 

We  know,  that  we  are  but  pilgrims  upon  this  earth,  that 
thou  hast  appointed  us  to  walk  in  thy  ways,  to  do  good  and 
work  salvation  here  below,  and  at  thy  summons,  to  return 
unto  thee  into  the  invisible  realm  of  the  spiritual  life,  where 
thou  hast  treasured  up  salvation  and  eternal  beautitude  for 
those,  who  live  in  accordance  with  thy  will.  From  thee  we 
derive  comfort  and  strength,  when  thou  piungest  our  hearts 
into  deep  mourning  and  sorrow  by  severing  a  dearly  beloved 
link  from  our  closely  knitted  family-chain.  And  though  we 
walk  in  the  valley  of  the  shadow  of  death,  we  fear  no  evil,  for 
thou  remainest  the  staff  and  stay  of  our  immortal  soul  unto 
all  eternity. 

THE  CONGREGATION: 

Blessed  art  thou,  O  Lord,  our  God,  in  all  thy  dispen- 
sations; honor  and  glory  to  thy  holy  name,  for  ever  and  ever. 
Amen. 

MINISTER   AND    MOURNERS  I 

O  sublime  Judge  over  life  and  death,  thy  inscrutable  will 

has  called  from  hence  the  soul  of At  thy  command 

it  has  abandoned  this  place,  leaving  behind  it  many  mourning 
hearts  whose  love  is  stronger  than  death.  May  it  be  thy  will, 

O  Lord  of  all  spirits,  to  grant  the  soul  of  our  departed 

blissful  peace  in  thy  sanctuary;  may  it  be  overshadowed  by 
the  tree  of  eternal  life  and  satiated  with  thy  goodness  which 
thou  keepest  in  store  for  the  pious.  Mayest  thou  send  help 
to  those  whom  thou  hast  striken ;  show  thy  mercy  to  the 
mourning  survivors,  O  God,  who  healest  the  wounded  and 
takest  care  of  the  abandoned.  Grant  them  salvation,  comfort 
and  aid,  soothe  their  pain  with  the  balm  of  thy  word,  and 
announce  peace  to  those  who  are  nigh  and  those  who  are 
departed. 

CONGREGATION : 

Amen. 


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126  DOMESTIC    SERVICE. 

Look  with  kindness,  O  God,  upon  Israel,  thy  people: 
may  their  fervent  prayers,  and  their  worship,  be  always  accept- 
able to  thee.  Praise  be  to  thee,  O  God,  whom  alone  we 
adore  and  worship. 

From  age  to  age  we  render  thanks  unto  thee  and  recount 
thy  praise,  for  our  lives  committed  into  thy  hand,  for  our  souls 
entrusted  to  thy  care,  for  thy  marvelous  works,  thy  wonders 
which  are  manifested  every  day,  and  for  thy  boundless  good- 
ness in  which  thou  enfoldest  us  at  all  times,  evening,  morn- 
ing and  noon.  We  bless  thee,  All-Good,  whose  mercies  never 
cease,  whose  grace  is  infinite;  our  hopes  are  in  thee  forever. 

Our  God,  God  of  our  fathers!  Bless  us  with  the  ancient 
priestly  benediction  : 

Yevorcchecho  Adonoy  v'yishmei'echo. 

May  the  Lord  bless  thee  and  guard  thee. 

Yo?r  AJonoy  ponou  elecho  vickunecko. 

May  the  Lord  let  his  countenance  shine  upon  thee  and 
be  gracious  unto  thee. 

Ylsso  Adonoy  ponou  elecho  v^yosaim  locho  sliolom. 
May  the  Lord  lift  up  his  countenance  upon  thee  and  give 

thee  peace. 

Grant  peace,  happiness  and  blessing,  grace  and  mercy  to 
us,  and  to  Isiael  thy  people,  and  to  all  thy  children.  Bless 
us  all,  O  our  Father,  with  the  light  of  thy  countenance ;  as  in 
the  light  of  thy  countenance  thou  hast  given  us  the  law  of 
life,  the  love  of  virtue  and  justice,  mercy  and  peace,  so  may 
it  please  thee  to  bless  us  with  thy  peace  at  all  times  and 
in  all  seasons.  Praise  be  to  thee,  O  Giver  of  peace. 

(The  Congregation  in  silent  devotion.) 

O  God,  keep  my  tongue  from  evil,  and  my  lips  from 
uttering  deceit,  and  grant  that  I  may  be  meek  and  kind  to 
those  who  bear  ill-will  against  me.  Implant  humility  in  my 
heart  and  strengthen  me  with  faith.  Be  rny  support  when 
grief  oppresses  me  and  my  comfort  in  affliction.  Let  thy 
truth  illumine  my  path  and  guide  me ;  for  thou  art  my  Gcd 
and  my  aid ;  in  thee  I  trust  every  day.  Amen. 


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128  DOMESTIC    SERVICE. 

ADORATION. 

Almighty  God !  Creator  of  heaven  and  earth !  It  behooves 
•us  to  render  praise  and  thanksgiving  unto  thee,  who  hast 
delivered  us  from  the  darkness  of  false  belief  and  sent  to  us 
the  light  of  thy  truth.  Thou  art  our  God,  there  is  no  other. 

We,  therefore,  bow  the  head  and  bend  the  knee  before 
thee,  Creator  and  Ruler  of  the  world,  and  bless  thy  holy  name ! 

MINISTER  AND  CONGREGATION: 

Vaanachnu,    kor'im,    wnishtdchavim,    umddim,     lifne    Melech  mal'che 
Lnmmelochim,   Hakkodosh   boruch  hu. 

Thou  art,  in  truth,  our  Father,  our  God,  our  Saviour,  and 
there  is  none  besides  thee,  as  is  written  in  thy  law:  Thou  shalt 
know  this  day  and  reflect  in  thy  heart  that  the  Lord  is  God 
•in  heaven  above  as  on  earth  below ;  and  there  is  none  else. 

We  fervently  pray,  O  Lord  our  God,  that  we  may  speed- 
ily behold  the  glory  of  thy  mighty  power,  banishing  all 
impurities  from  the  earth,  destroying  idolatry  and  wickedness, 
and  establishing  thy  truth  among  mankind;  that  all  the 
inhabitants  of  the  earth  may  invoke  thy  name,  acknowledge 
•thy  unity,  and  understand  that  to  thee  alone  every  knee 
must  bend  and  every  tongue  swear  fealty. 

May  all  thy  children,  O  God,  soon  be  united  in  a 
common  bond  of  brotherhood,  may  the  time  be  hastened 
when  no  religious  differences  will  separate  them,  but  when 
they  will  all  adore  thee  as  the  universal  father,  worship  thee 
in  the  spirit  of  true  religion,  and  unite  in  proclaiming  the 
unity  of  thy  holy  name. 

Thus,  O  Godt  do  thou  reign  over  them  for  ever  and 
ever,  for  the  kingdom  is  thine,  and  unto  thee  appertain  power, 
glory  and  majesty  from  everlasting  to  everlasting.  As  it  is 
written:  The  Lord  will  reign  for  ever  and  ever;  the  Lord 
will  be  king  over  all  the  earth ;  on  that  day  shall  God  be 
acknowledged  One  and  his  name  One. 

MINISTER  AND  CONGREGATION  : 

Vehoyoh  Adonoy  lemeledt.  cU  kol  hoords,   bayom  hahu  yih'yeh  Adonoy 
echod,   u-shemo  echod. 


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jjO  DOMESTIC   SERVICE. 

ADDRESS  TO  THE  MOURNERS. 

Brothers  and  sisters,  who  are  mourning  for  dear  lives 
departed,  remember  your  beloved  ones  and  honor  their  names 
in  the  midst  of  the  congregation  of  Israel.  May  the  memory 
of  the  righteous  inspire  you  to  noble  deeds  and  works  in  their 
honor.  Rise,  and  praise  with  me  the  name  of  the  most  High, 
according  to  the  anscient  custom  of  our  fathers. 

MOURNERS'  KADDISH. 

May  thy  great  and  ineffable  name,  O  Lord  of  life  and 
death,  be  exalted  and  sanctified  throughout  the  world,  which 
thou  hast  created  according  to  thy  will.  May  thy  kingdom 
be  established  in  our  midst,  in  our  lifetime  and  in  our  days, 
and  in  the  days  of  the  whole  house  of  Israel.  Amen. 

THE   CONGREGATION  I 

May  his  great  and  ineffable  name  be  blessed  and  glorified 
for  ever  and  ever. 

Praised  and  hallowed  be  thy  name  who  hast  created 
man  in  thy  image  and  planted  within  him  eternal  life.  In 
thy  hand  is  the  soul  of  every  living  being  and  the  spirit  oi 
all  flesh.  Blessed  art  thou,  whose  hymns,  praises  and  benedic- 
tions are  repeated  throughout  the  world.  Amen. 

THE    CONGREGATION  I 

Praised  be  he  and  his  glorious  name. 
Unto  Israel,  unto  all  the  righteous  and  unto  all  who 
departed  this  life  according  to  the  will  of  God,  may  there  be 
granted  abundance  of  peace,  and  a  blissful  portion  in  the  life 
to  come,  grace  and  mercy  by  the  Lord  of  heaven  and  earth. 
Amen. 

THE    CONGREGATION  I 

May  the  fullness  of  peace  from  heaven,  with  life  and 
health  be  granted  unto  us  and  unto  all  Israel.  Amen. 

May  he  who  establisheth  peace  in  his  heavenly  spheres 
grant  happiness  and  peace  unto  us,  unto  all  Israel  and  to  all 
mankind.  Amen. 


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RESPONSIVE  READINGS. 

I. 

Joy   in  Worship. 

PSALM   XCII. 

(Tob  1'hodoth  1'Adonai.) 
A  Psalm  for  the  Sabbath-day. 

M.    It  is  good  to  give  thanks  to  the  Lord,  and  to  sing  praises 

to  thy  name,  O  Most  High! 
(7.     To  show  forth  thy  loving  kindness  in  the  morning,  and 

thy  faithfulness  every  night. 
For  thou,  0  Lord,  hast  made  me   glad  by  thy  doings; 

in  the  works  of  thy  hands  I  greatly  rejoice ! 
How  great  are  thy  works,  O  Lord !  how  deep  thy  pur- 

poses ! 
But  the  unwise  man  knoweth  not  this,  the  thoughtless  can 

not  perceive  it : 
When   the   wicked  spring  up   like  grass,  and  evil-doers 

flourish; — to  be  destroyed  for  ever! 
Thou,  O  Lord,  art  for  ever  exalted ! 
For,  lo!   thy  enemies,  O  Lord!   thy  enemies  perish,  and 

dispersed  are  all  who  do  iniquity ! 
The  righteous  shall  flourish  like  the  palm-tree;  they  shall 

grow  up  like  the  cedars  of  Lebanon ; 
Planted  in  the  house  of  the  Lord,  they  shall  flourish  in 

the  courts  of  our  God. 
Even  in  old  age  they  bring  forth  fruit ;  they  are  green, 

and  full  of  sap ; 
To  show  that  the  Lord,  my  rock,  is  upright,  and  there  is 

no  unrighteousness  in  him. 


1  RESPONSIVE  READINGS. 

PSALM  XCIII. 

M.    The  Lord  reigneth;  he  is  clothed  with  majesty;  the  Lord 

is  clothed  with  majesty,  and  girded  with  strength; 

C.    Therefore  the  earth  standeth  firm,  and  cannot  be  moved. 

Thy  throne  was  established  of  old ;  thou  art  from  ever- 
lasting ! 

The  floods,  O  Lord !  lift  up  their  voice ;  the  floods  lift  up 
their  roaring ! 

Mightier  than  the  voice  of  many  waters,  are  the  mighty 
waves  of  the  sea ; 

But  mightiest  of  all  is  the  Lord  in  his  lofty  habitation. 

Thy  promises  are  most  sure;  holiness  becometh  thy  house, 
O  Lord !  for  ever ! 

PSALM  XCV.  CAbrerJ 

M.    O  come,  let  us  sing  to  the  Lord;  let  us  raise  a  voice  of 

joy  to  the  rock  of  our  salvation  ! 
C.     Let  us  come  into  his  presence  with  thanksgiving,  and  sing 

joyfully  to  him  with  psalms  ! 
For  the  Lord  is  a  great  God ;  yea,  a  great  King  over  all 

the  world. 
In  his  hands  are  the  depths  of  the  earth ;  his  also  are  the 

heights  of  the  mountains. 
The  sea  is  his,  and  he  made  it;  the  dry  land  also  his 

hands  have  formed. 
O  come,  let  us  worship  and  bow  down,  let  us  bow  down 

before  the  Lord,  our  Maker ! 
For  he  is  our  God,  and  we  are  the  people  of  his  pasture 

and  the  flock  of  his  hand. 
O  that  ye  would  now  hear  his  voice ! 

PSALM  XCVI. 

M.    O  sing  to  the  Lord  a  new  song;  sing  to  the  Lord,  all  the 
earth ! 

C.     Sing  to  the  Lord ;  praise  his  name,  show  forth  his  salva- 
tion from  day  to  day ! 

Proclaim  his  glory  among  the  nations,  his  wonders  among 
all  people  I 


RESPONSIVE  READINGS.  3 

For  the  Lord  is  great,  and  highly  exalted,  and  beside  him 

there  is  no  God. 
For  all  the  gods  of  the  nations  are  idols ;  but  the  Lord 

made  the  heavens. 
Honor  and  majesty  are  before  him  ;  glory  and  beauty  are 

in  his  holy  abode. 
Give  to  the  Lord,  ye  families  of  the  people,  give  to  the 

Lord  glory  and  praise! 
Give  to  the  Lord  the  glory  due  to  his  name;  bring  an 

offering,  and  come  into  his  courts ! 
O  worship  the  Lord  in  holy  attire !  tremble  before  him,  all 

the  earth  I 
Say  among  the  nations,  the  Lord  is  king;  the  world  shall 

stand  firm  ;  it  shall  not  be  moved  ;  he  will  judge  the 

nations  in  righteousness. 
Let  the  heavens  be  glad,  and  the  earth  rejoice;  let  the  sea 

roar,  and  the  fullness  thereof; 
Let  the  fields  be  joyful,  with  all  that  is  therein ;  let  all  the 

trees  of  the  forest  rejoice ; 
Before  the  Lord !  for  he  cometh,  he  cometh  to  judge  the 

earth !  he  will  judge  the  world  with  justice,  and  the 

nations  with  faithfulness. 

PSALM  XCVII. 

M.    The  Lord  reigneth,  let  the  earth  rejoice!  let  the  multitude 

of  isles  be  glad  ! 
C.     Clouds  and  darkness  are  round  about  him;  justice  and 

equity  are  the  foundation  of  his  throne. 
Before  him  goeth  a  fire,  which  burneth  up  his  enemies 

around. 
His  lightnings  illumine  the  world;   the  earth  beholdeth 

and  trembleth. 
The  mountains  melt  like  wax  at  the  presence  of  the  Lord, 

at  the  presence  of  the  Lord  of  the  whole  earth. 
The  heavens  declare  his  righteousness,  and  all  nations  be: 

hold  his  glory. 
Confounded  be  they  who  worship  graven  images,  who 

glory  in  idols!  to  him,  all  ye  mighty  ones,  bow  down ! 


|,  RESPONSIVE  READINGS. 

Zion  hath  heard,  and  is  glad,  and  the  daughters  of  Judah 

exult  on  account  of  thy  judgments,  O  Lord! 
For  thou,  O  Lord!  art  most  high  above  all  the  earth; 

thou  art  far  exalted  above  all  powers ! 
Ye  that  love  the  Lord,  hate  evil  1  he  preserveth  the  lives 

of  his  servants,  and  delivereth  them  from  the  hand  of 

the  wicked. 
Light  is  sown  for  the  righteous,  and  joy  for  the  upright  in 

heart. 
Rejoice,  O  ye  righteous,  in  the  Lord,  and  praise  his  holy 

name  1 

PSALM  XCVIII. 

M.    Sing  to  the  Lord  a  new  song ;  for  he  hath  done  marvel- 
lous things; 
C.     His  own  right  hand  and  his  holy  arm  have  gotten  him 

the  victory  1 

The  Lord  hath  made  known  his  salvation  ;  his  righteous- 
ness hath  he  manifested  in  the  sight  of  the  nations. 
He  hath  remembered  his  mercy  and  truth  toward  the 

house  of  Israel,  and  all  the  ends  of  the  earth  have 

seen  the  salvation  of  our  God. 
Sing  unto  the  Lord,  all  the  earth !  break  forth  into  joy, 

and  exult,  and  sing ! 
Sing  to  the  Lord  with  the  harp,  with  the  harp,  and  the 

voice  of  song ! 
With  clarions,  and  the  sound  of  trumpets,  make  a  joyful 

noise  before  the  Lord  the  King ! 
Let  the  sea  roar,  and  the  fulness  thereof;  the  world,  and 

they  that  dwell  therein  ; 
Let  the  rivers  clap  their  hands,  and  the  mountains  rejoice 

together, 
Before  the  Lord!  forhecometh  to  judge  the  earth!  he  will 

judge  the  world,  with  righteousness  and  the  nations 

with  equity. 

PSALM  XCIX. 
J£    The  Lord  reigneth,  let  the  nations  tremble !  he  dwelleth 

between  the  cherubim,  let  the  earth  quake ! 
C.     Great  is  the  Lord  upon  Zion;  he  is  exalted  over  all  the  nations. 


RESPONSIVE  READINGS.  5 

Let  men  praise  thy  great  and  awe-inspiring  name !  it  is 
holy. 

Let  them  declare  the  glory  of  the  King  who  loveth  justice  t 
thou  hast  established  equity ;  thou  dost  execute  jus- 
tice in  Jacob ! 

Exalt  ye  the  Lord,  our  God,  and  bow  yourselves  down  at 
his  footstool!  he  is  holy. 

Moses  and  Aaron,  with  his  priests,  and  Samuel,  who  called 
upon  his  name, — they  called  upon  the  Lord,  and  he 
answered  them. 

He  spake  to  them  in  the  cloudy  pillar;  they  kept  his 
commandments,  and  the  ordinances  which  he  gave 
them. 

Thou,  O  Lord,  our  God !  didst  answer  them ;  thou  wast 
to  them  a  forgiving  God,  though  thou  didst  punish 
their  transgressions ! 

Exalt  the  Lord,  our  God,  and  worship  at  his  holy  moun- 
tain !  for  the  Lord,  our  God,  is  holy. 

PSALM  C. 

M.    Raise  a  voice  of  joy  unto  the  Lord,  all  ye  lands ! 

(7.     Serve  the  Eternal  with  gladness;  come  before  his  presence 

with  rejoicing ! 

Know  ye  that  the  Eternal  is  God !  it  is  he  that  made  us, 

and  we  are  his,  his  people,  and  the  flock  of  his  pasture. 

Enter  into  his  gates  with  thanksgiving,  and  his  courts  with 

praise ;  be  thankful  to  him,  and  bless  his  name ! 
For  the  Lord  is  good ;  his  mercy  is  everlasting ;  and  his. 
truth  endureth  to  all  generations. 

PSALM  CXXII. 

M.    I  was  glad  when  they  said  to  me,  let  us  go  up  to  the  house 

of  the  Lord ! 
C.     Our  feet  are  standing  within  thy  gates,  O  Jerusalem ! 

Jerusalem,  the  rebuilt  city  1  the  city  that  is  joined  to- 
gether ! 

Thither  the  tribes  go  up,  the  tribes  of  the  Lord,  according: 
to  the  law  of  Israel,  to  praise  the  name  of  the  Lord, 


fj  RESPONSIVE  READINGS. 

There  stand  the  thrones  of  judgment,  the  thrones  of  the 

house  of  David. 
Pray  for  the  peace  of  Jerusalem !  may  they  prosper  who 

love  thee ! 
Peace  be  within  thy  walls,  and  prosperity  within  thy  pal- 

acesl 
For  my  brethren  and  companions'  sake  will  I  say,  Peace 

be  within  thee ! 
For  the  sake  of  the  house  of  the  Lord,  our  God,  will  I  seek 

thy  goodl  

II. 
Acceptable  Worship. 

PSALM  XV. 
JW.    Lord,  who  shall  abide  at  thy  tabernacle  ?   who  shall  dwell 

upon  thy  holy  hill  ? 
<7.     He  that  walketh  uprightly,  and  doeth  righteousness,  and 

speaketh  the  truth  from  his  heart ; 

He  that  slandereth  not  with  his  tongue,  that  doeth  no 
injury  to  his  friend,  and  uttereth  no  reproach 
against  his  neighbor ; 

In  whose  eyes  a  vile  person  is  contemned  ,  but  who  hon- 
ereth  them  that  fear  the  LORD  ;  who  sweareth  to  his 
own  hurt,  and  changeth  not ; 

He  that  lendeth  not  his  money  upon  usury,  and  taketh  not 
a  bribe  against  the  innocent:  he  that  doeth  these 
things  shall  never  be  moved. 

PSALM  LXXXIV. 

Jlf.    How  lovely  are  thy  tabernacles,  O  Lord  of  hosts ! 
<7.     My  soul  longeth,  yea,  fainteth,  for  the  courts  of  the  Lord; 
my  heart  and  my  flesh  cry  aloud  for  the  living  God. 
Even  the  sparrow  findeth  an  abode,  and  the  swallow  a 
nest,  for  their  young,  by  thy  altars,  O  Lord  of  hosts, 
my  king  and  my  God  1 

Happy  they  who  dwell  in  thy  house,  they  will  continually 
praise  thee ! 


RESPONSIVE  READINGS.  7 

Happy  the  man  whose  glory  is  in  thee,  in  whose  heart  are 

thy  ways! 

Passing  through  the  valley  of  tears,  they  make  it  a  foun- 
tain ;  and  the  early  rain  covereth  it  with  blessings. 
They  go  on  from  strength  to  strength ;  every  one  of  them 

appeareth  before  God  in  Zion. 
Hear  my  prayer,  O  Lord,  God  of  hosts !  give  ear,  O  God 

of  Jacob ! 
Look  down,  O  God !  our  shield,  and  behold  the  face  of 

thy  anointed ! 
For  a  day  spent  in  thy  courts  is  better  than  a  thousand 

without : 
I  would  rather  stand  on  the  threshold  of  the  house  of  my 

God,  than  dwell  in  the  tents  of  wickedness. 
For  the  Lord  God  is  a  sun  and  a  shield;  the  Lord  giveth 

grace  and  glory; 
No  good  thing  doth  he  withhold  from  those  who  walk 

uprightly. 
O  Lord  of  hosts  !  happy  the  man  who  trusteth  in  thee ! 

PSALM  XXXIII. 

M.    Rejoice,  O  ye  righteous,  in  the  Lord !  for  praise  becometh 

the  upright. 
C.     Praise  the  Lord  with  the  harp ;  sing  to  him  with  musical 

instruments ! 
Sing  to  him  a  new  song ;  play  skilfully  amid  the  sound  of 

trumpets  I 
For  the  word  of  the  Lord  is  right,  and  all  his  acts  are 

faithful. 

He  loveth  justice  and  equity;  the  earth  is  full  of  the  good- 
ness of  the  Lord. 
By  the  word  of  the  Lord  were  the  heavens  made,  and  all 

the  hosts  of  them  by  the  breath  of  his  mouth. 
He  gathereth  the  waters  of  the  sea,  as  a  heap ;  he  layeth 

up  the  deep  in  storehouses. 
Let  all  the  earth  fear  the  Lord ;  let  all  the  inhabitants  of 

the  world  stand  in  awe  of  him ! 


8  RESPONSIVE  READINGS. 

For  he  spake,  and  it  was  done ;  he  commanded,  and  it 

stood  fast. 
The  Lord  bringeth  the  devices  of  the  nations  to  nothing ; 

he  frustrateth  the  designs  of  kingdoms. 
The  purposes  of  the  Lord  stand  for  ever ;  the  designs  of 

his  heart,  to  all  generations. 
Happy  the  nation  whose  God  is  the  Lord;  the  people 

whom  he  hath  chosen  for  his  inheritance. 
The  Lord  looketh  down  from  heaven;  he  beholdeth  all 

the  children  of  men ; 
From  his  dwelling-place  he  beholdeth  all  the  inhabitants 

of  the  earth,  — 
He  that  formed  the  hearts  of  all,  and  observeth  all  their 

works. 
A  king  is  not  saved  by  the  number  of  his  forces,  nor  a 

hero  by  the  greatness  of  his  strength. 
The  horse  is  a  vain  thing  for  safety,  nor  can  he  deliver  his 

master  by  his  great  strength. 
Behold,  the  eye  of  the  Lord  is  upon  them  that  fear  him, — 

upon  them  that  trust  in  his  goodness ; 
To  save  them  from  the  power  of  death,  and  keep  them 

alive  in  famine. 
The  hope  of  our  souls  is  in  the  Lord ;  he  is  our  help  and 

our  shield. 
Yea,  in  him  doth  our  heart  rejoice ;  in  his  holy  name  we 

have  confidence. 
May  thy  goodness  be  upon  us,  O  Lord !  according  as  we 

trust  in  thee  1 

III. 

The  Glory  of  God. 
PSALM  XXIX. 

(Habu  1'Adonai  bene  Elim.) 
M.    Give  unto  the  Lord,  O  ye  sons  of  the  mighty !  give  unto 

the  Lord  glory  and  praise ! 
C     Give  unto  the  Lord  the  glory  due  to  his  name;  worship 

the  Lord  in  holy  attire  1 


RESPONSIVE  READINGS.  g 

The  voice  of  the  LORD  is  heard  above  the  waters :  the 

God  of  glory  thundereth, — the  Lord  above  the  great 

waters. 
The  voice  of  the  Lord  is  powerful;  the  voice  of  the  Lord 

is  full  of  majesty  ; 
The  voice  of  the  Lord  breaketh  the  cedars ;  yea,  the  Lord 

breaketh  the  cedars  of  Lebanon ; 
Yea,  he  maketh  them  to  leap  like  a  calf, — Lebanon  and 

Sirion  like  a  young  buffalo. 

The  voice  of  the  Lord  divideth  the  flames  of  fire. 
The  voice  of  the  Lord  maketh  the  wilderness  tremble ; 

yea,   the   Lord  maketh  the   wilderness   of  Kadesh 

tremble. 
The  voice  of  the  Lord  causes  the  wild  deer  to  start,  and 

layeth  bare  the  forests ;  while,  in  his  temple,  every 

one  declareth  his  glory. 
The  Lord  dwelleth  above  the  floods;    yea,  the  Lord  is 

king  for  ever. 
The  Lord  will  give  strength  to  his  people;  the  Lord  will 

bless  his  people  with  peace. 

PSALM  XXIV. 

M.    The  earth  is  the  Lord's,  and  all  that  is  therein ;  the  world 

and  they  who  inhabit  it. 
C.     For  he  hath  founded  it  upon  the  seas,  and  established  it 

upon  the  floods. 
Who  shall  ascend  the  hill  of  the  Lord?   and  who  shall 

stand  in  his  holy  place  ? 
He  that  hath  clean  hands  and  a  pure  heart ;  who  hath  not 

inclined  his  soul  to  falsehood,  nor  sworn  deceitfully. 
He  shall  receive  a  blessing  from  the  Lord,  and  favor  from 

the  God  of  his  salvation. 
This  is  the  race  of  those  that  seek  him ;  those  that  seek 

thy  face,  O  God  of  Jacob. 
Lift  up  your  heads,  O  ye  gates !   lift  yourselves  up,  ye 

everlasting  doors,  that  the  king  of  glory  may  come! 
"Who  is  the  king    of  glory?"    The  Lord,  strong  and 

mighty ;  the  Lord,  mighty  in  battle. 


I0  RESPONSIVE  READINGS. 

Lift  up  your  heads,  O  ye  gates !  lift  yourselves  up,  ye  ever- 
lasting doors,  that  the  king  of  glory  may  enter  in! 

"  Who  is  this  King  of  glory  ?  "  The  Lord,  God  of  hosts, 
he  is  the  king  of  glory. 

PSALM   XIX. 

M.    The  heavens  declare  the  glory  of  God;   the  firmament 

showeth  forth  the  work  of  his  hands. 

C.     Day  uttereth   instruction    unto   day,  and  night  showeth 
knowledge  unto  night. 

They  have  no  speech  nor  language,  and  their  voice  is  not 
heard ; 

Yet  their  sound  goelh  forth  to  all  the  earth,  and  their 
words  to  the  ends  of  the  woild. 

In  them  hath  he  set  a  tabernacle  for  the  sun,  which  like  a 
bridegroom  he  cometh  forth  from  his  chamber,  and 
rejoiceth,  like  a  hero,  to  run  his  course. 

He  goeth  forth  from  the  extremity  of  heaven,  and  maketh 
his  circuit  to  the  end  of  it ;  and  nothing  is  hid  from 
his  heat. 

The  law  of  the  Lord  is  perfect,  reviving  the  soul ;  the 
precepts  of  the  Lord  are  sure,  making  wise  the  simple; 

The  statutes  of  the  Lord  are  right,  rejoicing  the  heart ; 
the  commandments  of  the  Lord  are  pure,  enlighten- 
ing the  eyes ; 

The  fear  of  the  Lord  is  clean,  enduring  for  ever;  the 
judgments  of  the  Lord  are  true  and  righteous  alto- 
gether. 

More  precious  are  they  than  gold ;  yea,  than  much  fine 
gold ;  sweeter  than  honey  and  the  honeycomb. 

By  them  also  is  thy  servant  warned,  and  in  keeping  of 
them  there  is  great  reward. 

Who  knoweth  his  own  offences  ?  O,  cleanse  thou  me  from 
secret  faults ! 

Keep  back  also  thy  servant  from  presumptuous  sins ;  let 
them  not  have  dominion  over  me ! 

Then  shall  I  be  upright,  and  free  from  gross  trans- 
gression. 


RESPONSIVE  READINGS.  H 

May  the  words  of  my  mouth  and  the  meditation  of  my 
heart  be  acceptable  in  thy  sight,  O  Lord,  my  strength, 
and  my  redeemer. 

PSALM  VIII. 

M.    O  Eternal,  our  God  !  how  excellent  is  thy  name  in  all  the 

earth  !  thou  hast  set  thy  glory  above  the  heavens. 
C.     Out  of  the  mouths  of  babes  and  sucklings  hast  thou  found- 
ed thy  might,  to  put  thy  adversaries  to  shame,  and 
to  silence  the  enemy  and  avenger. 

When  I  consider  thy  heavens,  the  work  of  thy  hands,  the 
moon  and  the  stars  which  thou  hast  established: 

What  is  man,  that  thou  art  mindful  of  him,  and  the  son 
of  man  that  thou  carest  for  him  ? 

Yet  thou  hast  made  him  little  lower  than  God;  thcu  hast 
crowned  him  with  glory  and  honor. 

Thou  hast  given  him  dominion  over  the  works  of  thy 
hands ;  thou  hast  put  all  things  under  his  feet, — 

All  sheep  and  cattle,  yea,  and  the  beasts  of  the  forest ; 

The  birds  of  the  air,  and  the  fishes  of  the  sea,  and  what- 
ever passeth  through  the  paths  of  the  deep. 

O  Eternal,  our  God,  how  excellent  is  thy  name  in  all  the 
earth ! 

PSALM  LXXXIX. 

M.    I  will   sing  of  the  mercies  of  the  Lord  for  ever;  I  will 

make  known  thy  faithfulness  to  all  generations ! 
C.     For  I  know  that  thy  mercy  endureth  for  ever ;  thou  hast 

established  thy  truth  like  the  heavens. 
The  heavens  shall  praise  thy  wonders,  O  Lord!  and  the 

assembly  of  the  holy  ones  thy  truth ! 
Who  in  the  heavens  can  be  compared  to  the  Lord?  who- 

is  like  the  Eternal  among  the  mighty  ? 
A  God  greatly  feared  in  the  assembly  of  the  holy  ones, 

and  held  in  reverence  above  all  who  are  around  him? 
O  Lord,  God  of  hosts!  who  is  mighty  like  thee,  O  Lord? 

and  thy  faithfulness  is  round  about  thee. 
Thou  rulest  the  raging  of  the  sea ;  when  the  waves  there* 

of  rise,  thou  stillest  them  I 


f2  RESPONSIVE  READINGS. 

The  heavens  are  thine ;  thine  also  is  the  earth ;  the  world 

and  all  that  is  therein,  thou  didst  found  them. 
The  North  and  the  South  were  created  by  thee; 
Thine  is  a  mighty  arm ;  strong  is  thy  hand,  and  high  thy 

right  hand. 
Justice  and  equity  are  the  foundation  of  thy  throne;  mercy 

and  truth  go  before  thy  face. 
Happy  the  people  that  know  the  trumpet's  sound !  they 

walk,  O  Lord,  in  the  light  of  thy  countenance ; 
In  thy  name  they  daily  rejoice,  and  in  thy  righteousness 

they  glory ! 
For  thou  art  the  glory  of  their  strength ;  yea,  through  thy 

favor  we  are  exalted. 

IV. 

The  Goodness  of  God. 
PSALM  XXXIV. 

M.  I  will  bless  the  Lord  at  all  times ;  his  praise  shall  continu- 
ally be  in  my  mouth. 

«C.  In  the  Lord  doth  my  soul  boast;  let  the  afflicted  hear, 
and  rejoice ! 

0  magnify  the  Lord  with  me,  and  let  us  exalt  his  name 

together ! 

1  sought  the  Lord,  and  he  heard  me,  and  delivered  me 

from  all  my  fears. 
Look  up  to  him,  and  ye  shall  have  light;  your  faces  shall 

never  be  ashamed. 
This  afflicted  man  cried,  and  the  Lord  heard,  and  saved 

him  from  all  his  troubles. 
The  angels  of  the  Lord  encamp  around  those  who  fear 

him,  and  deliver  them. 
O  taste,  and  see  how  good  is  the  Lord !  happy  the  man 

who  trusteth  in  him ! 
O  fear  the  Lord,  ye  his  servants !  for  to  those  who  fear 

him  there  shall  be  no  want. 
Young  lions  may  want,  and  suffer  hunger ;  but  they  who 

fear  the  Lord  want  no  good  thing. 


RESPONSIVE  READINGS.  ,* 

Come,  ye  children,  hearken  to  me !  I  will  teach  you  the 

fear  of  the  Lord. 
Who  is  he  that  loveth  life,  and  desireth  many  days,  in 

which  he  may  see  good  ? 
Guard  well  thy  tongue  from  evil,  and  thy  lips  from  speaking 

guile ! 

Depart  from  evil,  and  do  good  ;  seek  peace,  and  pursue  it ! 
The  eyes  of  the  Lord  are  upon  the  righteous,  and  his  ears 

are  open  to  their  cry. 
But  the  face  of  the  Lord  is  against  evil-doers,  to  cut  off 

their  remembrance  from  the  earth. 
The  righteous  cry,  and  the  Lord  heareth,  and  delivereth 

them  from  all  their  troubles. 
The  Lord  is  near  to  them  that  are  of  a  broken  heart,  and 

saveth  such  as  are  of  a  contrite  spirit. 
Many  are  the  afflictions  of  the  righteous :  but  the  Lord 

delivereth  him  from  them  all. 
He  guardeth  all  his  bones;   not  one  of  them  shall  be 

broken. 

Calamity  destroyeth  the  wicked,  and  they  who  hate  right- 
eousness suffer  for  it. 
The  Lord  redeemeth  the  life  of  his  servants,  and  none  that 

put  their  trust  in  him  will  suffer  of  it. 

PSALM    XXXV.  [Abrev.] 

M.    Thy  goodness,  O  Lord !  reacheth  to  the  heavens,  and  thy 

faithfulness  to  the  clouds  ; 

C.  Thy  righteousness  is  like  the  high  mountains ;  thy  judg- 
ments are  like  the  great  deep;  thou,  O  Lord,  pre- 
servest  man  and  beast! 

How  precious  is  thy  loving-kindness,  O  God !  Yea,  the 
sons  of  men  seek  refuge  under  the  shadow  of  thy 
wings. 

They  are  satisfied  with  the  abundance  of  thy  house,  and 
thou  causest  them  to  drink  of  the  full  stream  of  thy 
pleasures. 

For  with  thee  is  the  fountain  of  life;  through  thy  light  we 
see  light. 


H  RESPONSIVE  READINGS. 

O  continue  thy  loving-kindness  to  them  that  know  thee, 
and  thy  favor  to  the  upright  in  heart! 

PSALM  CXI. 

M.  Praise  ye  the  Lord !  I  will  praise  the  Lord  with  my  whole 
heart,  in  the  assembly  of  the  righteous,  and  in  the 
congregation. 

G  The  works  of  the  Lord  are  great ;  sought  out  by  all  who 
have  pleasure  in  them. 

His  deeds  are  honorable  and  glorious,  and  his  righteous- 
ness endureth  for  ever. 

He  hath  established  a  memorial  of  his  wonders ;  the  Lord 
is  gracious  and  full  of  compassion. 

He  giveth  food  to  them  that  fear  him;  he  is  ever  mindful 
of  his  covenant. 

He  showed  his  people  the  greatness  of  his  works,  when 
he  gave  them  the  inheritance  of  nations. 

The  deeds  of  his  hands  are  truth  and  justice ;  all  his  com- 
mandments are  sure ; 

They  stand  firm  for  ever  and  ever,  being  founded  on  truth 
and  justice. 

He  sent  redemption  to  his  people;  he  established  his 
covenant  for  ever;  holy,  and  awe-inspiring  is  his  name. 

The  fear  of  the  Lord  is  the  beginning  of  wisdom ;  a  good 
understanding  have  all  they  who  keep  his  command- 
ments; his  praise  endureth  for  ever. 

PSALM    CVI.  [Abrev.J 

M.    Praise  ye  the  Lord!  O  give  thanks  to  the  Lord,  for  he  is 

good ;  for  his  mercy  pndureth  for  ever ! 
C.     Who  can  utter  the  mighty  deeds  of  the  Lord  ?  who  can 

show  forth  all  his  praise  ? 
Happy  are  they  who  have  regard  to  justice,  who  practise 

righteousness  at  all  times  ! 
Remember  me,  O  Lord !  with  the  favor  promised  to  thy 

people ;  O  visit  me  with  thy  salvation  ! 
That  I  may  see  the  prosperity  of  the  nation,  that  I  may 

rejoice  in  the  joy  of  thy  people,  that  I  may  glory  with 

thine  inheritance  1 


RESPONSIVE  READINGS.  j* 

PSALM  CIII. 

M.    Bless  the  Lord,  O  my  soul !  and  all  that  is  within  me, 

bless  his  holy  name  ! 
(7.     Bless  the  Lord,  O  my  soul !  and  forget  not  all  his  benefits ! 

Who  forgiveth  all  thine  iniquities;  who  healeth  all  thy 
diseases ; 

Who  redeemeth  thy  life  from  the  grave ;  who  crown eth 
thee  with  loving-kindness  and  tender  mercies ; 

Who  satisfieth  thy  old  age  with  good,  so  that  thy  youth 
is  renewed  like  the  eagle's. 

The  Lord  executeth  justice  and  equity  for  all  the  oppressed. 

He  made  known  his  ways  to  Moses,  his  doings  to  the 
children  of  Israel. 

The  Lord  is  merciful  and  kind,  slow  to  anger  and  rich  in 
mercy. 

He  doth  not  always  chide,  nor  doth  he  keep  his  anger 
for  ever. 

He  hath  not  dealt  with  us  according  to  our  sins,  nor  re- 
quited us  according  to  our  iniquities, 

As  high  as  are  the  heavens  above  the  earth,  so  great  is 
his  mercy  to  them  that  fear  him. 

As  far  as  the  East  is  from  theWcst,  so  far  hath  he  removed 
our  transgressions  from  us. 

Even  as  a  father  pitieth  his  children,  so  the  Lord  pitieth 
them  that  fear  him. 

For  he  knoweth  our  frame,  he  remembereth  that  we  are  dust- 
As  for  man,  his  days  are  as  grass ;  as  a  flower  of  the  field, 
so  he  flourisheth. 

The  wind  passeth  over  it,  and  it  is  gone;  and  its  place 
shall  know  it  no  more. 

But  the  mercy  of  the  Lord  is  from  everlasting  to  everlasting 
to  them  that  fear  him,  and  his  righteousness  to  child- 
ren's children, 

To  such  as  keep  his  covenant,  and  remember  his  com- 
mandments to  do  them. 

The  Lord  hath  established  his  throne  in  the  heavens,  and 
his  kingdorr  ruleth  over  all. 


RESPONSIVE  READINGS. 


Bless  the  Lord,  ye  his  angels,  ye  mighty  ones  who  do  his 
commands,  hearkening  to  the  voice  of  his  word  ! 

Bless  the  Lord,  all  ye  his  hosts  ;  ye,  his  ministers,  who  do 
his  pleasure  ! 

Bless  the  Lord,  all  his  works,  in  all  places  of  his  dominion! 
Bless  the  Lord,  O  my  soul  1 


V. 

Time  and   Eternity. 

PSALM  XC. 

M.    LORD  !  thou  hast  been  our  refuge,  in  all  generations ! 
C.     Before  the  mountains  were  brought  forth,  or  ever  thou 

hadst  formed  the  earth  and  the  world,  even  from 

everlasting  to  everlasting  thou  art  God ! 
But  man  thou  turnest  again  to  dust,  and  sayst,  "Return, 

ye  children  of  men ! " 
For  a  thousand  years  are,  in  thy  sight,  as  yesterday  when 

it  is  past,  and  as  a  watch  in  the  night. 
Thou  carriest  him  away  as  with  a  flood ;    he  is  a  dream ; 

in  the  morning  he  springeth  up  like  grass, 
Which  flounsheth  and  shooteth  up  in  the  morning,  and  in 

the  evening  is  cut  down,  and  withered. 
For  we  are  consumed  by  thy  anger,  and  by  thy  wrath 

are  we  destroyed. 
If  thou  settest  our  iniquities  before  thee,  our  secret  sins  in 

the  light  of  thy  countenance  : 
Then  in  thine  anger  all  our  days  vanish  away;    we  spend 

our  years  like  a  thought. 
The  days  of  our  life  are  threescore  years  and  ten,  and  by 

reason  of  strength  may  be  fourscore  years  : 
Yet  is  the  pride  of  them  weariness  and  sorrow;  for  it  van- 

isheth  swiftly,  and  we  fly  away. 
Yet  who  attendeth  to  the  power  of  thy  anger  ?  who  with 

due  reverence  regardeth  thy  indignation  ? 
Teach  us  so  to  number  our  days,  that  we  may  apply  our 

hearts  to  wisdom  1 


RESPONSIVE  READINGS.  j  7 

Desist,  O  Lord  !   How  long — ?  have  compaesion  upon  thy 

servants ! 
Satisfy  us  speedily  with  thy  mercy,  that  we  may  rejoice 

and  be  glad  all  our  days ! 
Make  us  glad  according  to  the  time  in  which  thou  hast 

afflicted  us ;  according  to  the  years  in  which  we  have 

seen  adversity ! 
Let  thy  deeds  be  known  to  thy  servants,  and  thy  glory  to 

their  children ! 
Let   the   favor  of  the  Lord  our  God  be  upon  us,  and 

establish  for  us  the  work  of  our  hands;  yea,  the  work 

of  our  hands,  establish  thou  it ! 

PSALM   XXXIX.  [Abrev.J 

M.    Lord,  make  me  to  know  my  end,  and  the  number  of  my 

days,  that  I  may  know  how  frail  I  am ! 
C.     Behold,  thou  hast  made  my  days  as  a  hand-breadth,  and 

my  life  is  as  nothing  before  thee ;  yea,  every  man  in 

his  firmest  state  is  altogether  vanity. 
Surely  every  man  walketh  in  a  vain  show;  surely  he  dis- 

quieteth  himself  in  vain ;  he  heapeth  up  riches,  and 

knoweth  not  who  shall  gather  them. 
What,  then,  O  Lord  !  is  my  hope  ?  my  hope  is  in  thee! 
Deliver  me  from  all  my  transgiessions;  let  me  not  be  the 

reproach  of  scoffers ! 
Yet  I  am  dumb ;  I  open  not  my  mouth ;  for  thou  hast 

done  it! 
But  remove  from  me  thy  infliction ;  for  I  am  perishing  by 

the  blow  of  thy  hand. 
When  thou  with  rebukes  dost  chasten  man  for  iniquity, 

thou  causest  his  glory  to  waste  away  like  a  moth ! 

surely  every  man  is  vanity. 
Hear  my  prayer,  O  Lord!  give  ear  to  my  cry;  be  not 

silent  at  my  tears  !  for  I  am  but  a  stranger  with  thee, 

a  sojourner,  as  all  my  fathers  were. 
O  spare  me,  that  I  may  recover  strength,  before  I  go  away, 

and  be  no  more  1 


l8  RESPONSIVE  READINGS. 

PSALM  XCI. 

M.    He  who  dwelleth  under  the  shelter  of  the  Most  High  will 

abide  in  the  shadow  of  the  Almighty. 
C.     I  say  to  the  Lord,  thou  art  my  refuge  and  my  fortress ; 

my  God,  in  whom  I  trust. 
Surely  he  will  deliver  thee  from  the  snare  of  the  fowler, 

and  from  the  wasting  pestilence; 
He  will  cover  thee  with  his  pinions,  and  under  his  wings 

shall  thou  find  refuge;  his  faithfulness  shall  be  thy 

shield  and  buckler. 
Thou  shalt  not  be  afraid  of  the  terror  of  the  night,  nor  of 

the  arrow  that  flieth  by  day ; 
Nor  of  the  pestilence  that  walketh  in  darkness,  nor  of  the 

plague  that  destroyeth  at  noonday. 
A  thousand  may  fall  by  thy  side,  and  ten  thousand  at  thy 

right  hand  ;  but  thee  it  shall  not  touch. 
Thou  shalt  only  behold  with  thy  eyes,  and  see  the  re- 
compense of  the  wicked. 
Because  thou  hast  made  the  Lord  thy  refuge,  and  the 

Most  High  thy  habitation, 
No  evil  shall  befall  thee,  nor  any  plague  come  near  thy 

dwelling. 
For  he  will  give  his  angels  charge  over  thee,  to  guard  thee 

in  all  thy  ways. 
They  shall  bear  thee  up  in  their  hands,  lest  thou  dash  thy 

foot  against  a  stone. 
Thou  shalt  tread  upon  the  lion  and  the  adder;  the  young 

lion  and  the  dragon  shalt  thou  trample  under  foot. 
•'Because  he  loveth  me,  I  will  deliver  him ;  I  will  set  him 

on  high,  because  he  knoweth  my  name. 
When  he  calleth  upon  me,  I  will  answer  him;  I  will  be 

with  him  in  trouble;  I  will  deliver  him,  and  bring  him 

to  honor. 

With  long  life  will  I  satisfy  him,  and  show  him  my  sal- 
vation. " 


RESPONSIVE  READINGS.  ,9 

VI. 

The  Universal   Presence  of  God. 

PSALM  CXXXIX.  [Abrev: 

M.    O  Lord !  thou  hast  searched  me  and  known  me ! 
C.     Thou  knowest  my  sitting-down  and  my  rising-up ;  thou 

understandest  my  thoughts  from  afar  ! 
Thou  seest  my  path   and  my    lying-down,  and  art  ac- 

quainted  with  all  my  ways ! 
For  before  the  word  is  upon  my  tongue,  behold,  O  Lord! 

thou  knowest  it  altogether  ! 
Thou  besettest  me  behind  and  before,  and    layest   thy 

hand  upon  me ! 
Such  knowledge  is  too  wonderful  for  me;    it  is  high,  I 

cannot  attain  to  it ! 
Whither  shall  I  go  from  thy  spirit,  and  whither  shall  I  flee 

from  thy  presence? 
If  I  ascend  into  heaven,  thou  art  there !  if  I  make  my  bed 

in  the  underworld,  behold,  thou  art  there ! 
If  I  take  the  wings  of  the  morning,  and  dwell  in  the  re- 
motest parts  of  the  sea, 
Even  there  shall  thy  hand  lead  me,  and  thy  right  hand 

shall  hold  me ! 
If  I  say,  "Surely  the  darkness  shall  cover  me";  even  the 

night  shall  be  light  about  me. 
Yea,  the  darkness  hideth  not  from  thee,  but  the  night 

shineth  as  the  day;  the  darkness  and  the  light  are 

both  alike  to  thee  ! 
I  will  praise  thee;   for  I  am  fearfully  and  wonderfully 

made;  marvellous  are  thy  works,  and  this  my  soul 

knoweth  full  well ! 
My  frame  was  not  hidden  from  thee,  when  yet  unborn, 

when  I  was  curiously  shaped  in  the  depths  of  the 

earth. 
Thy  eyes  did  see  my  substance,  while  yet  unformed,  and 

in  thy  book  was  every  thing  written ;  my  days  were 

appointed  before  one  of  them  existed. 


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How  precious  to  me  are  thy  thoughts,  O  God !  how  great 

is  the  sum  of  them ! 
If  I  should  count  them,  they  would  outnumber  the  sand ; 

when  I  awake,  I  am  still  with  thee  ! 
Search  me,  O  God !  and  know  my  heart ;  try  me,  and 

know  my  thoughts ; 
And  see  if  the  way  of  trouble  be  within  me,  and  lead  me 

in  the  way  everlasting ! 

PSALM  CIV. 
AT.    Bless  the  Lord,  O  my  soul !  O  Lord,  my  God !  thou  art 

very  great!  thou  art  clothed  with  glory  and  majesty ! 
C.     He  covereth  himself  with  light  as  with  a  garment;  he 

spreadeth  out  the  heavens  like  a  curtain ; 
He  layeth  the  beams  of  his  palaces  in    the  waters;  he 

maketh  the  clouds  his  chariot ;  he  rideth  upon  the 

wings  of  the  wind. 

He  maketh  the' winds  his  messengers,  the  flaming  light- 
nings his  ministers. 
He  established  the  earth  on  its  foundations;  it  shall  not 

be  moved  for  ever. 
Thou  didst  cover  it  with  the  deep  as  with  a  garment ;  the 

waters  stood  above  the  mountains  ! 
They  give  drink  to  all  the  beasts  of  the  forest;  in  them 

the  wild  animals  quench  their  thirst. 
At  thy  rebuke  they  fled ;  at  the  voice  of  thy  thunder  they 

hasted  away. 
The  mountains  rose,  the  valleys  sank,  in  the  place  which 

thou  didst  appoint  for  them. 
Thou  hast  established  a  bound  which  the  waters  may  not 

pass,  that  they  may  not  return,  and  cover  the  earth. 
He  sendeth  forth  the  springs  in  brooks ;  they  run  among 

the  mountains ; 
About  them  the  birds  of  heaven  have  their  habitation ; 

they  sing  among  the  branches. 
He  watereth  the  hills  from  his  clouds;  the  earth  is  satisfied 

with  the  fruit  of  thy  works ! 
He  causeth  grass  to  spring  up  for  cattle,  and  herbage  for 

the  service  of  man,  to  bring  forth  food  out  of  the  earth, 


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And  wine  that  gladdeneth  the  heart  of  man,  and  bread 

that  strengtheneth  man's  heart. 
The  trees  of  the  Lord  are  full  of  sap,  the  cedars  of  Lebanon 

which  he  hath  planted ; 
There  the  birds  build  their  nests;  in  the  cypresses  the 

stork  hath  her  abode. 
The  high  hills  are  a  refuge  for  the  wild  goats,  and  the  rocks. 

for  the  conies. 
He  appointed  the  moon  to  mark  seasons;  the  sun  knoweth 

when  to  go  down. 
Thou  makest  darkness,  and  it  is  night,  when  all  the  beasts 

of  the  forest  go  forth. 
The  young  lions  roar  for  prey,  and  seek  their  food  from 

God. 

When  the  sun  ariseth,  they  withdraw  themselves,  and  lie- 
down  in  their  dens. 
Man  goeth  forth,  to  his  work,  and  to  his  labor,  until  the 

evening. 

0  Lord !  how  manifold  are  thy  works !  in  wisdom  hast 

thou  made  them  all !  the  earth  is  full  of  thy  riches  !: 
Lo !  this  great  and  wide  sea !  in  it  are  moving  creatures 

without  number,  animals,  small  and  great. 
There  go  the  ships;  there  is  the  leviathan,  which  thou  hast 

made  to  play  therein. 

All  these  wait  on  thee,  to  give  them  their  food  in  due- 
season. 
Thou  givest  it  to  them,  they  gather  it ;  thou  openest  thy 

hand,  they  are  satisfied  with  good. 
Thou  hidest  thy  face,  they  are  confounded;  thou  takest 

away  their  breath,  they  die,  and  return  to  the  dust. 
Thou  sendest  forth  thy  spirit,  they  are  created,  and  thou 

renewest  the  face  of  the  earth. 
The  glory  of  the  Lord  shall  endure  for  ever ;  the  Lord 

rejoiceth  in  his  works; 
He  looketh  on  the  earth,  and  it  trembleth ;  he  toucheth 

the  hills,  and  they  smoke. 

1  will  sing  to  the  Lord  as  long  as  I  live,  I  will  sing  praise 

to  my  God  while  I  have  my  being. 


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May  my  meditation  be  acceptable  to  him !  I  will  rejoice 

in  the  Lord. 
May  sinners  cease  from  the  earth,  and  the  wicked  be  nc 

more! 
Bless  the  Lord,  O  my  soul !  praise  ye  the  Lord ! 

VII. 

Seeking  God. 

PSALM    LXIII.  [Abrev.] 

M.    O  God,  thou  art  my  God !  earnestly  do  I  seek  thee !  my 

soul  thirsteth,  my  flesh  longeth  for  thee,  in  a  dry, 

thirsty  land,  where  there  is  no  water ! 
«C.     Thus  I  look  toward  thee  in  thy  sanctuary,  to  behold  thy 

power  and  thy  glory ! 
For  thy  loving-kindness  is  better  than  life;  therefore  my 

lips  shall  praise  thee ! 
Thus  will  I  bless  thee,  while  I  live;  in  thy  name  will  I 

lift  up  my  hands! 
My  soul  shall  be  satisfied  as  with  marrow  and  fatness,  and 

with  joyful  lips  my  mouth  shall  praise  thee, 
"When  I  think  of  thee  upon  my  bed,  and  meditate  on  thee 

in  the  night-watches. 
For  thou  art  my  help,  and  in  the  shadow  of  thy  wings  I 

rejoice. 
My  soul  cleaveth  to  thee ;  thy  right  hand  holdeth  me  up. 

PSALM   V.  [Abrev.] 

M.    Give  ear  to  my  words,  O  Lord ;  have  regard  to  my  prayer ! 
<7.     Listen  to  the  voice  of  my  supplication,  my  King  and  my 

God  !  for  to  thee  do  I  address  my  prayer. 
In  the  morning  shalt  thou  hear  my  voice,  O  Lord!  in  the 
morning  will  I  address  my  prayer  to  thee,  and  look 
for  help. 
For  thou  art  not  a  God  that  hath  pleasure  in  wickedness ; 

the  unrighteous  man  dwelleth  not  with  thee. 
The  haughty  shall  not  stand  in  thy  sight ;  thou  hatest  all 
that  do  iniquity. 


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Thou  destroyest  them  that  speak  falsehood ;  the  man  of 

blood  and  deceit  the  Lord  abhorreth. 
But  I,  through  thy  great  goodness,  will  come  to  thy  house; 

in  the  fear  of  thee  will  I  worship  at  thy  holy  temple. 
Lead  me,  O  Lord!  in  thy  righteousness,  make  thy  path 

straight  before  my  face ! 
Let  all,  that  put  their  trust  in  thee,  rejoice;  let  them  ever 

shout  for  joy,  because  thou  defendest  them;  let  them, 

that  love  thy  name,  be  joyful  in  thee  ! 
For  thou,  O  Lord !  dost  bless  the  righteous ;  with  favor 

dost  thou  encompass  him,  as  with  a  shield. 

PSALM  XVI. 

Preserve  me,  O  God !  for  to  thee  do  I  look  for  help. 

I  have  said  to  the  Lord,  thou  art  my  Lord ;  I  have  no 
happiness  beyond  thee ! 

The  holy  that  are  in  the  land,  and  the  excellent, — in  them 
is  all  ray  delight. 

They  who  hasten  after  false  gods  shall  have  multiplied 
sorrows;  their  drink-ofterings  of  blood  I  will  not  offer, 
nor  will  I  take  their  names  upon  my  lips. 

The  Lord  is  my  portion  and  my  cup ;  thou  wilt  maintain 
my  lot ! 

My  portion  hath  fallen  to  me  in  pleasant  places ;  yea,  I 
have  a  goodly  inheritance. 

I  will  bless  the  Lord,  who  careth  for  me ;  yea,  in  the  night 
my  heart  admonisheth  me. 

I  set  the  Lord  before  me  at  all  times ;  since  he  is  at  my 
right  hand,  I  shall  not  fall. 

Therefore  my  heart  is  glad,  and  my  spirit  rejoiceth ;  yea, 
my  flesh  dwelleth  in  security. 

For  thou  wilt  not  give  me  up  to  the  underworld ;  nor  wilt 
thou  suffer  thy  holy  one  to  see  the  corruption. 

Thou  wilt  show  me  the  path  of  life;  in  thy  presence  is  ful- 
ness of  joy;  at  thy  right  hand  are  pleasures  for  ever- 
more. 


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PSALM  XXV. 

.!/!    To  thee,  O  Lord !  do  I  lift  up  my  soul. 

C.     O  my  God !  I  trust  in  thee ;  let  me  not  be  put  to  shame ! 

let  not  my  enemies  triumph  over  me ! 
Yea,  none  that  hope  in  thee  shall  be  put  to  shame :  they 

shall  be  put  to  shame  who  wickedly  forsake  thee. 
Cause  me  to  know  thy  ways,  O  Lord !  teach  me  thy  paths ! 
Lead  me  in  thy  truth,  and  teach  me !   For  thou  art  the 

God  from  whom  cometh  my  help;    in  thee  do  I  trust 

at  all  times ! 
Remember  thy  loving-kindness,  O  Lord !  and  thy  tender 

mercy,  which  thou  hast  exercised  of  old  ! 
Remember  not  the  faults  and  transgressions  of  my  youth : 

according  to  thy  mercy  remember  thou  me,  for  thy 

goodness'  sake,  O  Lord ! 
Good  and  righteous  is  the  Lord;  therefore  showeth  he  to 

sinners  the  way. 
The  humble  he  guideth  in  his  statutes,  and  the  contrite  he 

teacheth  his  way. 
All  the  doings  of  the  Lord  are  mercy  and  truth,  to  those 

who  keep  his  covenant  and  his  precepts. 
For  thy  name's  sake,  O  Lord,  pardon  my  iniquity;  for  it 

is  great ! 
Who  is  the  man  that  feareth  the  Lord  ?  him  doth  he  show 

the  way  which  he  should  choose. 
He  shall  himself  dwell  in  prosperity,  and  his  offspring  shall 

inherit  the  land. 
The  friendship  of  the  Lord  is  with  them  that  fear  him,  and 

he  will  teach  them  his  covenant. 
My  eyes  are  ever  directed  to  the  Lord,  for  he  will  pluck 

my  feet  from  the  net. 
Look  upon  me,  and  have  pity  on  me ;  for  I  am  desolate 

and  afflicted ! 
Lighten  the  sorrows  of  my  heart,  and  deliver  me  from  my 

troubles ! 
Look  upon  my  affliction  and  distress,  and  forgive  all  my 

sins! 


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Guard  thou  my  life,  and  deliver  me !  let  me  not  be  put  to 

shame,  for  I  have  trusted  in  thee! 
Let  integrity  and  uprightness  preserve  me,  for  on  thee  do 

1  rest  my  hope ! 
Redeem  Israel,  O  God !  from  all  his  troubles ! 

PSALM  XLIII. 
As  the  hart  panteth  for  the  water- brooks,  so  panteth  my 

soul  for  thee,  O  God  ! 
My  soul  thirsteth  for  God,  the  living  God :  when  shall  I 

come,  and  appear  before  God  ? 
My  tears  have  been  my  food  day  and  night,  while  they 

say  to  me  continually,  "Where  is  thy  God  ?" 
When  I  think  of  it,  I  pour  out  my  soul  in  grief;  how  I 

once  walked  with  the  multitude,  walked  slowly  with 

them  to  the  house  of  God,  amid  sounds  of  joy  and 

praise  with  the  festive  multitude ! 
Why  art  thou  cast  down,  O  my  soul  ?  and  why  art  thou 

disquieted  within  me  ?  hope  thou  in  God ;  for  I  shall 

yet  praise  him,  him,  my  deliverer  and  my  God ! 
Deep  calleth  unto  deep  at  the  noise  of  thy  waterfalls;  all 

thy  waves  and  billows  have  gone  over  me ! 
Once  the  Lord  commanded  his  kindness  by  day,  and  by 

night  his  praise  was  with  me, —  thanksgiving  to  the 

God  of  my  life. 
Now  I  say  to  God,  my  rock,  why  hast  thou  forgotten  me  ? 

why  go  I  mourning  on  account  of  the  oppression  of 

the  enemy  ? 
Like  the  crushing  of  my  bones  are  the  reproaches  of  the 

enemy,  while  they  say  to  me  continually,  "Where  is 

thy  God  ?" 
Why  art  thou  cast  down,  O  my  soul  ?  and  why  art  thou 

disquieted  within  me  ?  hope  thou  in  God ;  for  I  shall 

yet  praise  him,  him,  my  deliverer  and  my  God ! 
Judge  me,  O  God !  and  defend  my  cause  against  a  merci- 
less nation !  deliver  me  from  unjust  and  deceitful  men ! 
Thou  art  the  God  of  my  refuge :  why  dost  thou  cast  me 

off !  why  go  I  mourning  on  account  of  the  oppression 

of  the  enemy  ? 


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0  send  forth  thy  light  and  thy  truth  ;  let  them  guide  me ; 

let  them  lead  me  to  thy  holy  mountain,  and  to  thy 

dwelling-place! 
Then  will  I  go  to  the  altar  of  God,  to  the  God  of  my  joy 

and  exultation ;  yea,  upon  the  harp  will  I  praise  thee, 

O  Lord,  my  God ! 
Why  art  thou  cast  down,  O  my  soul  ?  and  why  art  thou 

disquieted  within  me  ?  hope  thou  in  God  ;  for  I  shall 

yet  praise  him,  him,  my  deliverer  and  my  God! 

PSALM  CI. 

M.    I  will  sing  of  mercy  and  justice;  to  thee,  O  Lord !  will  I  sing  I 
C.     I  wi  11  have  regard  to  the  way  of  uprightness  :  when  thou 

shalt  come  to  me,  I  will  walk  within  my  house  with 

an  upright  heart. 

1  will  set  no  wicked  thing  before  my  eyes ;    I   hate  the 

work  of  evil-doers ;  it  shall  not  cleave  to  me. 
The  perverse  in  heart  shall  be  far  from  me ;    I  will  not 

know  a  wicked  person. 
Whoso  slandereth  his  neighbor  in  secret,  him  will  I  remove; 

him  that  hath  a  haughty  look  and  a  proud  heart  I 

will  not  endure. 
My  eyes  shall  be  upon  the  faithful  of  the  land,  that  they 

may  dwell  with  me ;  he  that  walketh  in  the  way  of 

uprightness  shall  be  with  me. 
He  who  practiseth  deceit  shall  not  dwell  in  my  house;  he 

who  telleth  lies  shall  not  remain  in  my  sight. 

PSALM   CXIX.  [Abrev.J 

Af.    Teach  me,  O  Lord,   the  way  of  thy  statutes,  and  I  shall 

keep  it  unto  the  end. 
C.     Give  me  understanding  and  I  shall  keep  thy  law,  yea,  I 

shall  keep  it  with  my  whole  heart. 
Make  me  to  go  in  the  path  of  thy  commandments,  for 

therein  is  my  desire. 
Turn  away  my  eyes  from  beholding  vanity,  and  quicken 

thou  me  in  thy  way. 
Thy  hands  have  made  me  and  fashioned  me,  give  me 

understanding  that  I  may  learn  thy  commandments 


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Let  thy  tender  mercies  come  unto  me,  that  I  may  live* 

for  thy  law  is  my  delight. 

Order  my  footsteps  in  thy  word,  and  let  not  any  sin  have 
dominion  over  me. 

0  Lord!   thy  word  endureth  forever,  being  established 

like  the  heavens : 

Thy  truth  remaineth  from  generation  to  generation.  Thou> 
has  laid  the  foundation  of  the  earth,  and  it  abideth.. 

Oh,  how  I  love  thy  law,  it  is  my  meditation  all  the  day. 

How  sweet  are  thy  words  unto  my  taste,  yea,  sweeter  than, 
honey  unto  my  mouth. 

Thy  word  is  a  lamp  unto  my  feet,  and  a  light  unto  my  path. 

The  going  forth  of  thy  word  giveth  light,  it  giveth  under- 
standing to  the  simple. 

Thy  testimonies  are  wonderful,  therefore  doth  my  soul 
keep  them. 

Thy  righteousness  is  an  everlasting  righteousness,  and  thy 
law  is  the  truth. 

Let  my  prayer  come  before  thee,  O  Lord!  give  me  under- 
standing according  to  thy  word. 

My  lips  shall  speak  thy  praise,  when  thou  hast  taught  me 
thy  statutes. 

1  have  longed  for  thy  salvation,  O  Lord,  and  in  thy  law 

is  my  delight. 
The  righteousness  of  thy  testimonies  is  everlasting;  Oh, 

grant  me  understanding  and  I  shall  live. 
Thy  testimonies  are  my  heritage  forever ;    quicken  me,  O 

Lord  1  according  to  thy  loving  kindness. 


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Than  ksgiving. 

PSALM  CV.  CAbrev-]' 

M.    O  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord;   call  upon  his  name;  make 

known  his  deeds  among  the  people ! 

C.     Sing  unto  him ;   sing  psalms  unto  him ;    tell  ye  all  of  his. 
wondrous  works! 


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Glory  ye  in  his  holy  name ;  let  the  hearts  of  them  that 
seek  the  Lord  rejoice  ! 

Seek  the  Lord,  and  his  majesty;  seek  his  face  continually ! 

Remember  the  wonders  he  hath  wrought,  his  miracles 
and  the  judgments  of  his  mouth, 

Ye  offspring  of  Abraham  his  servant,  ye  children  of  Jacob 
his  chosen ! 

The  Eternal,  he  is  our  God,  his  judgments  are  over  all 
the  earth, 

He  remembereth  his  covenant  for  ever,  and  the  promise 
to  a  thousand  generations ; 

The  covenant  which  he  made  with  Abraham,  and  the  oath 
which  he  gave  to  Isaac ; 

Which  he  confirmed  to  Jacob  for  a  decree,  and  to  Israel 
for  an  everlasting  covenant. 

«To  thee,"  said  he,  "  will  I  give  the  land  of  Canaan  for 
the  lot  of  your  inheritance." 

When  they  were  yet  few  in  number,  very  few,  and  stran- 
gers in  the  land ; 

When  they  went  from  nation  to  nation,  from  one  kingdom 
to  another  people, 

He  suffered  no  man  to  oppress  them;  yea,  he  rebuked 
kings  for  their  sakes. 

"Touch  not,"  said  he,  "mine  anointed,  and  do  my  proph- 
ets no  harm." 

PSALM  LXVI.  [Abrev.] 

M.    Shout  joyfully  unto  God,  all  ye  lands ! 

<7.     Sing  ye  the  honor  of  his  name;  make  his  praise  glorious  ! 

Say  unto  God,  How  wonderful  are  thy  doings  !  through 
the  greatness  of  thy  power  thy  enemies  are  suppli- 
ants to  thee! 

Let  all  the  earth  worship  thee ;  let  it  sing  praise  to  thee, 
let  it  sing  praise  to  thy  name ! 

Come,  behold  the  works  of  God !  how  wonderful  his  do- 
ings among  the  sons  of  men  ! 

He  turned  the  sea  into  dry  land  ,  they  went  through  the 
deep  on  foot ;  then  we  rejoiced  in  him. 


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By  his  power  he  ruleth  forever;  his  eyes  are  fixed  upon 
the  nations ;  let  not  the  rebellious  exalt  themselves  ! 

0  bless  our  God,  ye  nations,  and  make  the  voice  of  his 

praise  to  be  heard  ! 
It  is  he  who  preserveth  our  lives,  and  suffereth  not  our 

feet  to  stumble. 
Thou  hast,  indeed,  proved  us,  O  God !  thou  hast  tried  us 

as  silver  is  tried. 
Thou  broughtest  us  into  a  snare,  and  didst  lay  a  heavy 

burden  upon  our  backs ; 
Thou  didst  cause  men  to  ride  upon  our  heads,  and  we 

have  gone  through  fire  and  water:    but  thou  hast 

brought  us  to  a  place  of  abundance. 

1  will  go  into  thy  house  with  offerings ;    I  will  pay  thee 

my  vows,  — 

The  vows  which  my  lips  uttered,  which  my  mouth  prom- 
ised in  my  trouble. 

Come  and  hear,  all  ye  who  fear  God,  and  I  will  i  elate 
what  he  hath  done  for  me! 

I  called  upon  him  with  my  mouth,  and  praise  is  now  upon 
my  tongue. 

If  I  had  meditated  wickedness  in  my  heart,  the  Lord 
would  not  have  heard  me : 

But  surely  God  hath  heard  me;  he  hath  had  regard  to  the 
voice  of  my  supplication. 

Blessed  be  God,  who  did  not  reject  my  prayer,  nor  with- 
hold his  mercy  from  me! 

PSALM  LXV.  tAbrev.] 

M.    To  thee  belongeth  trust,  to  thee  praise,  O  God  in  Zion! 

and  to  thee  shall  the  vow  be  performed ! 
C.     O  thou  that  nearest  prayer !    to  thee  shall  all  flesh  come 

and  worship ! 
Happy  is  he  whom  thou  choosest,  and  bringest  near  thee 

to  dwell  in  thy  courts ! 

May  we  be  satisfied  with  the  blessings  of  thy  house,  thy 
holy  temple! 


0  RESPONSIVE  READINGS. 

By  wonderful  deeds  dost  thou  answer  us  in  thy  goodness, 

O  God,  our  salvation  ! 
Who  art  the  confidence  of  all  the  ends  of  the  earth,  and 

of  the  most  distant  seas  ! 
Thou   makest  fast  the  mountains  by  thy  power,  being 

girded  with  strength ! 
Thou  stillest  the  roar  of  the  sea,  the  roar  of  its  waves,  and 

the  tumult  of  the  nations  . 
They  who  dwell  in  the  ends  of  the  earth  are  awed  by  thy 

signs ; 
Thou  makest  the  outgoings   of  the  morning  and  of  the 

evening  to  rejoice ! 
Thou  visitest  the  earth  and  waterest  it ;    thou  enrichest  it 

exceedingly ;  the  river  of  God  is  full  of  water. 
Thou  suppliest  the  earth  with  corn,  when  thou  hast  thus 

prepared  it. 
Thou  waterest  its  furrows,  and  breakest  down  its  ridges ; 

thou  makest  it  soft  with  showers,  and  blessest  its  in- 
crease. 
Thou  crownest  the  year  with  thy  goodness;    thy  footsteps 

drop  fruitfulness ; 
They  drop  it  upon  the  pastures  of  the  plains,  and  the  hills 

are  girded  with  gladness. 
The  pastures  axe  clothed  with  flocks,  and  the  valleys  are 

covered  with  corn;    they  shout,  yea,  they  sing  for 

joy. 

PSALM  LXXV. 

Jlf.  We  give  thanks  to  thee,  O  God !  we  give  thanks  to  thee, 
and  near  is  thy  name;  men  shall  declare  thy  won- 
drous deeds! 

C.     "When  I  see  my  time,  then  will  I  judge  with  equity.    The 
earth  trembleth,  and  all  her  inhabitants;  but  I  up- 
hold her  pillars." 
I  say  to  the  proud,  Behave  not  proudly  !    to  the  wicked. 

Lift  not  up  your  horn ! 

Lift  not  up  your  horn  on  high,  and  speak  not  with  a  stiff 
neck ! 


RESPONSIVE  READINGS.  ^ 

For  promotion  cometh  ne'ther  from  the  East,  nor  from 

the  West,  nor  from  the  South ; 
But  it  is  God  that  judgeth ;    he  putteth  down  one,  and 

exalteth  another. 
For  in  the  hand  of  the  Lord  there  is  a  cup  ;    the  wine  is 

foaming  and  full  of  spices,  and  of  it  he  poureth  out ; 
Even  to  the  dregs  shall  all  the  wicked  of  the  earth  drink  it! 
Therefore  I  will  extol  him  for  ever;  I  will  sing  praise  to 

the  God  of  Jacob. 
"I  will  bring  down  all  the  power  of  the  wicked;    but  the 

righteous  shall  lift  up  their  heads." 

PSALM  CXXXVIII. 
M.    I  will  praise  thee  with  my  whole  heart;  before  the  mighty 

ones  will  I  sing  praise  to  thee ; 
C.     I  will  worship  toward  thy  holy  temple,  and  praise  thy 

name  for  thy  goodness  and  thy  truth ;  for  thy  prom- 
ise thou  hast  magnified  above  all  thy  name! 
In  the  day  when  I  called,  thou  didst  hear  me ;  thou  didst 

strengthen  me,  and  encourage  my  soul. 
All  the  kings  of  the  earth  shall  praise  thee,  O  Lord !  when 

they  hear  the  promises  of  thy  mouth  ! 
Yea,  they  shall  sing  of  the  ways  of  the  Lord;  for  great  is 

the  glory  of  the  Lord. 
The  Lord  is  high,  yet  he  looketh  upon  the  humble,  and 

the  proud  doth  he  know  from  afar. 
Though  I  walk  through  the  midst  of  trouble,  thou  wilt 

revive  me ; 
Thou  wilt  stretch  forth  thy  hand  against  the  wrath  of  my 

enemies;  thou  wilt  save  me  by  thy  right  hand ! 
The  Lord  will  perform  all  things  for  me ;  thy  goodness,  O 

Lord!  endureth  for  ever:  forsake  not  the  works  of 

thy  hands ! 

PSALM   CVII.  [Abrev.J 

M.  O  give  thanks  to  the  Lord,  for  he  is  good;  for  his  mercy 
endureth  for  ever ! 

C.  Let  the  redeemed  of  the  Lord  say  it,  whom  he  hath  re- 
deemed from  the  hands  of  the  enemy ; 


32  REf>PONSIVE  READINGS. 

Whom  he  had  gathered  from  the  lands,  from  the  East,  the 
West,  the  North  and  the  South. 

They  were  wandering  in  the  wilderness,  in  a  desert,  they 
found  no  way  to  a  city  *o  dwell  in. 

They  were  hungry  and   thirsty,  and  their  souls  fainted 
within  them. 

Then  they  cried  to  the  Lord  in  their  trouble,  and  he  deliv- 
ered them  out  of  their  distress. 

He  led  them  in  a  straight  way,  till  they  came  to  a  city 
where  they  might  dwell. 

O  let  them  praise  the  Lord  for  his  goodness,  for  his  won- 
derful works  to  the  children  of  men ! 

For  he  satisfieth  the  thirsty,  and  the  hungry  he  filleth  with 
good. 

They  dwelt  in  darkness  and  the  shadow  of  death,  being 
bound  in  affliction  and  iron  ; 

Because  they  disobeyed  the  commands  of  God,  and  con- 
temned the  will  of  the  Most  High ; 

Their  hearts  he  brought  down  by  hardship ;  they  fell  down 
and  there  was  none  to  help. 

But  they  cried  to  the  Lord  in  their  trouble,  and  he  saved 
them  out  of  their  distresses ; 

He  brought  them  out  of  darkness  and  the  shadow  of  death, 
and  brake  their  bands  asunder. 

O  let  them  praise  the  Lord  for  his  goodness,  for  his  won- 
derful works  to  the  children  of  men ! 

For  he  hath  broken  the  gates  of  brass,  and  cut  the  bars  of 
iron  asunder. 

Let  them  offer  the  sacrifices  of  thanksgiving,  and  declare 
his  works  with  joy ! 

Whoso  is  wise,  let  him  observe  this,  and  have  regard  to 
to  the  loving-kindness  of  the  Lord  1 

PSALM  CXXXVI.  [A1>rev-l 

M.    O  give  thanks  to  the  Lord !    for  he  is  kind;    for  his  good- 
ness endureth  for  ever ! 

C.     O  give  thanks  to  the  God  of  heaven ;   for  his  goodness 
endureth  for  ever! 


RESPONSIVE  READINGS.  33 

O  give  thanks  to  the  Lord  of  lords;  for  his  goodness 
endureth  for  ever ! 

To  him  that  alone  doeth  great  wonders ;  for  his  goodness 
endureth  for  ever ! 

To  him  that  made  the  heavens  with  wisdom ;  for  his  good- 
ness endureth  for  ever ! 

To  him  that  spread  out  the  earth  upon  the  waters;  for  his 
goodness  endureth  for  ever  ! 

To  him  that  made  the  great  lights;  for  his  goodness 
endureth  for  ever ! 

The  sun  to  rule  the  day ;  for  his  goodness  endureth  for 
ever! 

The  moon  and  stars  to  rule  the  night ;  for  his  goodness 
endureth  for  ever ! 

To  him  that  smote  the  Egyptians;  for  his  goodness 
endureth  for  ever ! 

And  brought  Israel  from  the  midst  of  them ;  for  his  good- 
ness endureth  for  ever! 

With  a  strong  hand  and  an  outstreched  arm;  for  his  good- 
ness endureth  for  ever! 

To  him  who  led  his  people  through  the  wilderness,  for  his 
goodness  endureth  for  ever! 

Who  remembered  us  in  our  low  estate;  for  his  goodness 
endureth  for  ever ! 

And  redeemed  us  from  our  enemies;  for  his  goodness 
endureth  for  ever ! 

Who  giveth  food  unto  all ;  for  his  goodness  endureth  for 
ever! 

O  give  thanks  to  the  God  of  heaven ;  for  his  goodness 
endureth  for  ever  1 


-4  RESPONSIVE  READINGS. 

IX. 

Prayer. 
PSALM  IV. 

Af.    Hear  me,  when  I  call,  O  God  of  my  righteousness !  thou 

hast  helped  me,  when  I  was  in  trouble,  —  have  pity 

upon  me,  hear  my  prayer ! 
C.     How  long,  O  men !    will  ye  dishonor  my  dignity  ?    How 

long  will  ye  love  vanity,  and  seek  disappointment? 
Know  ye  that  the  Lord  hath  exalted  one  that  is  devoted 

to  him ;  the  Lord  will  hear,  when  I  call  upon  him. 
Stand  in  awe,  and  sin  no  more;    commune  with  your 

hearts  upon  your  beds,  and  desist ! 
Offer  sacrifices  of  righteousness,  and  put  your  trust  in  the 

Lord! 
There  are  many  who  say,  who  will  show  us  any  good  ? 

Lord,  lift  thou  up  the  light  of  thy  countenance  upon  us! 
Thou  puttest  gladness  into  my  heart,  greater  than  theirs, 

when  their  corn  and  wine  are  abundant. 
I  will  lay  me  down  in  peace,  and  sleep ;  for  thou  alone,  O 

Lord !  makest  me  dwell  in  safety. 

PSALM   XVII.  [Abrev.] 

M.    Hear  the  righteous  cause,  O  Lord!    attend  to  my  cry; 

give  ear  to  my  prayer  from  lips  without  deceit ! 
C.     May  my  sentence  come  forth  from  thy  presence ;    may 

thy  eyes  behold  uprightness ! 
Pro  vest  thou  my  heart,  visitest  thou  me  in  the  night,  triest 

thou  me  like  gold,  thou  shalt  find  nothing! 
My  thoughts  do  not  vary  from  rny  lips,  as  to  the  deeds 

of  men,  through  the  word  of  thy  lips  I  have  kept  me 

from  the  paths  of  the  destroyer. 

Support  my  steps  in  thy  paths,  that  my  feet  may  not  slip ! 
I  call  upon  thee,  O  God !    for  thou  wilt  hear  me ;    incline 

thy  ear  to  me,  and  listen  to  my  prayer ! 
Show  forth  thy  loving-kindness,  O  thou  that  savest  by  thy 

right  hand,  those  that  seek  refuge  in  thee  from  their 

adversaries ! 


RESPONSIVE  READINGS.  ,s 

Guard  me  as  the  apple  of  the  eye;    hide  me  under  the 

shadow  of  thy  wings. 
And  I  through  righteousness  shall  see  thy  face,  I  shall  be 

satisfied  with  the  light  of  thy  countenance. 

PSALM   LXI.  [Abrev.] 

M.    Hear  my  cry,  O  God  !   attend  to  my  prayer! 
C.     From  the  extremity  of  the  land  I  cry  unto  thee  in  deep 

sorrow  of  heart ; 

Lead  me  to  the  rock  that  is  higher  than  I. 
For  thou  art  my  refuge,  my  strong  tower  against  the 

enemy. 
I  shall  dwell  in  thy  tabernacle  for  ever;  I  will  seek  refuge 

under  the  covert  of  thy  wings. 

For  thou,  O  God !    wilt  hear  my  vows,  and  give   me  the 
inheritance  of  those  who  fear  thy  name. 

PSALM  LXVII. 

M.    O  God !    be  merciful  to  us,  and  bless  us,  and  cause   thy 

face  to  shine  upon  us  ! 
C.     That  thy  doings  may  be  known  on   earth,  and  thy  saving 

power  to  all  the  nations. 

Let  the  nations  praise  thee,  O  God !    yea,  let  all  the  na- 
tions praise  thee ! 
Let  all  the  nations  be  glad,  and  shout  for  joy!    for  justly 

dost  thou  judge  the  people,  and  govern  the  nations 

on  the  earth. 
Let  all  the  nations  praise  thee,  O  God!    yea,  let  all  the 

nations  praise  thee ! 
For  the  earth   has  yielded  her  increase,  and  God,  our 

Lord  hath  blessed  us. 
May  God  continue  to  bless  us,  and  may  all  the,  ends  of 

the  earth  fear  him  ! 


•  3<>  RESPONSIVE  READINGS. 

X. 

In  the  Day  of  Trouble. 

PSALM  XX. 
M.    May  the  Lord  hear  thee  in  the  day  of  trouble;    may  the 

name  of  the  God  of  Jacob  defend  thee  ! 
C.     May  he  send  thee  help  from  his  sanctuary,  and  strengthen 

thee  out  of  Zion ! 
May  he  have  regard  to  all  thy  offerings,  and  accept  thy 

sacrifice ! 
May  he  grant  thee  thy  heart's  desire,  and  fulfill  all  thy 

purposes ! 
We  will  rejoice  in  thy  protection,  and  in  the  name  of  our 

God  will  we  set  up  our  banners,  when  the  Lord  hath 

fulfilled  all  thy  petitions. 
Now  I  know  that  the  Lord  helpeth  his  anointed;    that  he 

heareth  him  from  his  holy  heaven,  and  aideth  him 

with  the  saving  strength  of  his  right  hand. 
Some  glory  in  chariots,  and  some  in  horses,  but  we  in  the 

name  of  the  Lord  our  God. 

They  stumble  and  fall,  but  we  stand  and  are  erect. 
The  Lord  save  us !  may  he  hear  us  when  we  call ! 

PSALM  VI.  [Abrev-J 

M.    O  Lord!   rebuke  me  not  in  thy  anger ;  chasten  me  not  in 

thy  hot  displeasure ! 
C.     Have  pity  upon  me,  O  Lord !    for  I  am  weak ;    heal  me, 

O  Lord !  for  my  bones  tremble ! 
My  soul,  also,  is  sore  troubled  ;   and  thou,  O  Lord !    how 

long  — ? 
Return,  O  Lord !  and  deliver  me ;    O,  save  me  according 

to  thy  mercy  1 

For  in  death  no  praise  is  given  to  thee;    in  the  under- 
world who  can  give  thee  thanks  ? 
I  am  weary  with  my  groaning ;    all  the  night  I  make  my 

bed  to  swim,  and  drench  my  couch  with  my  tears. 
My  eye  is  wasted  with  grief;  it  hath  become  old  because 

of  all  my  enemies. 


RESPONSIVE  READINGS.  3* 

Depart  from  me,  all  ye  that  do  iniquity ;    for  the  Lord 

heareth  the  voice  of  my  weeping. 
The  Lord  heareth  my  supplication;    the  Lord  accepteth 

my  prayer. 

PSALM  XXII.  [Abiev.J 

M.    My  God,  my  God !    why  hast  thou  forsaken  me  ?    Why 

so  far  from  my  aid,  and  from  the  words  of  my  cry? 
C.     O  my  God !   I  cry  during  the  day,  but  thou  hearest  not ; 

in  the  night  also,  but  I  have  no  rest. 
And  yet  thou  art  holy,  dwelling  amid  the  praises  of  Israel  T 
Our  fathers  trusted  in  thee ;    they  trusted,  and  thou  didst 

save  them. 
They  called  upon  thee,  and  were  delivered ;    they  trusted 

in  thee,  and  were  not  put  to  shame. 
But  I  am  a  worm,  and  not  a  man;   the  reproach  of  men> 

and  the  scorn  of  the  people. 
All  who  see  me  scoff  at  me;  they  open  wide  their  lips,  they 

shake  the  head. 
"  He  trusted  in  the  Lord,  let  him  help  him ;  let  him  deliver 

him,  since  he  delighted  in  him ! " 
Surely  thou  art  he  that  didst  bring  me  into  the  world  ^ 

thou  didst  make  me  lie  secure  upon  my  mother's  breast  1 
Upon  thee  have  I  cast  myself  from  my  birth ;    thou  hast 

been  my  God  from  my  earliest  breath! 
Oh,  be  not  far  from  me,  for  trouble  is  near ;    for  there  ia 

none  to  help ! 
My  strength  is  dried  up  like  an  earthen  vessel,  and  my- 

tongue  cleaveth  to  my  jaws ; 
Thou  hast  brought  me  to  the  dust  of  death ! 
But  be  not  thou  far  from  me,  O  Lordl    O  my  strength  I 

make  haste  to  my  aid! 
I  will  proclaim  thy  name  to  my  brethren ;    in  the  midst  of 

the  congregation  will  I  praise  thee. 
Praise  him,  ye  worshippers  of  the  Lord !   extol  him,  all  yfr 

race  of  Jacob,  and  fear  him,  all  ye  race  of  Israel! 
For  he  hath  not  despised  nor  abhorred  the  misery  of  the- 

afflicted. 


3§  RESPONSIVE  READINGS. 

Nor  hath  he  hid  his  face  from  him;  but  when  he  cried 

unto  him,  he  heard. 
My  praise  shall  be  of  thee  in  the  great  congregation;  I 

will  pay  my  vows  before  them  that  fear  him  ! 
The  afflicted  shall  eat,  and  be  satisfied ;  they  that  seek  the 

Lord  shall  praise  him ;  your  hearts  shall  be  glad  for 

ever  and  ever ! 
All  the  ends  of  the  earth  shall  remember,  and  turn  to  the 

Lord;  all  the  families  of  the  nations  shall  worship 

before  thee ! 

PSALM  LXXXVIII. 

M.    O  Lord,  God  of  my  salvation  !    to  thee  do  I  cry  by  day, 

and  by  night  is  my  prayer  before  thee  ! 
{7.     Let  my  supplication  come  before  thee ;    incline  thy  ear 

to  my  cry  1 
For  my  soul  is  full  of  misery,  and  my  life  draweth  near  to 

the  underworld. 
I  am  counted  with  those  who  are  going  down  to  the  pit ; 

I  am  like  one  who  hath  no  strength. 
I  am  left  to  myself  as  among  the  dead,  like  the  slain  who 

lie  in  the  grave,  whom  thou  no  more  rememberest, 

and  who  are  cut  off  from  thy  [protecting]  hand. 
Thou  hast  placed  me  in  a  deep  pit,  in  a  dark  and  deep 

abyss. 
Thy  wrath  presseth  hard  upon  me,  and  thou  afflictest  me 

with  all  thy  waves! 
Thou  hast  put  my  acquaintances  far  from  me,  yea,  thou 

hast  made  me  their  abhorrence  :    I  am  shut  up,  and 

cannot  go  forth. 
My  eyes  languish  by  reason  of  my  affliction.     I  call  upon 

thee  daily,  O  Lord !  to  thee  do  I  stretch  out  my  hands ! 
Dost  thou  show  wonders  to  the  dead  ?    shall  the  dead 

arise,  and  praise  thee  ? 

Shall  thy  goodness  be  declared  in  the  grave,  or  thy  faith- 
fulness in  the  place  of  corruption  ? 
Shall  thy  wonders  be  known  in  the  dark,  and  thy  justice 

in  the  land  of  forgetfulness  ? 


RESPONSIVE  READINGS.  39 

To  thee  do  I  cry,  O  Lord !  In  the  morning  doth  my  cry 
come  before  thee. 

Why,  O  Lord  !  dost  thou  cast  me  off  ?  why  hidest  thou 
thy  face  from  me  ? 

I  have  been  afflicted  and  languishing  from  my  youth;  I 
suffer  thy  terrors,  and  am  distracted. 

Thy  fierce  wrath  overwhelmeth  me;  thy  terrors  utterly 
destroy  me. 

They  surround  me  daily  like  water ,  they  compass  me 
about  together. 

Lover  and  friend  hast  thou  put  far  from  me;  My  acquaint- 
ances are  withdrawn  from  my  sight. 

PSALM  LXXVII. 

M.    I  call  upon  God;  I  cry  aloud  for  help  ;  I  call  upon  God, 

that  he  would  hear  me ! 
C,     In  the  day  of  my  trouble  I  seek  the  Lord ;  in  the  night 

is  my  hand  stretched  fcrth  continually ;  my  soul  re- 

fuseth  to  be  comforted. 
I  remember  God,  and  am  disquieted ;  I  think  of  him,  and 

•    my  spirit  is  overwhelmed. 
Thou  keepest  my  eyelids   from  closing ;  I  am  distressed, 

so  that  I  cannot  speak ! 

I  think  of  the  days  of  old,  —  the  years  of  ancient  times. 
I  call  to  remembrance  my  songs  in  the  night;  I  meditate 

in  my  heart,  and  my  spirit  inquireth : 
Will  the  Lord  be  angry  for  ever  ?  will  he  be  favorable  no 

more? 
Is  his  mercy  utterly  withdrawn  for  ever  ?  doth  his  promise 

fail  from  generation  to  generation? 
Hath  God  forgotten  to  be  gracious?  Hath  he  in  anger 

shut  up  his  compassion  ? 
Then  I  say,  "This  is  my  affliction,  a  change  in  the  right 

hand  of  the  Most  High." 
I  remember  the  deeds  of  the  Lord,  I  think  of  thy  wonders 

of  old. 

I  meditate  on  all  thy  works,  and  talk  of  thy  doings. 
Thy  ways,  O  God  !  r  re  holy !  who  is  so  great  as  our  God  ? 


40  RESPONSIVE  READINGS. 

Thou  art  a  God  who  doest  wonders ;  thou  hast  manifested 

thy  power  among  the  nations. 
With  thy  strong  arm  thou  didst  redeem  thy  people,  —  the 

sons  of  Jacob  and  Joseph. 
The  waters  saw  thee,  O  God !  the  waters  saw  thee,  and 

feared,  and  the  deep  trembled. 
The  clouds  poured  out  water,  the  skies  sent  forth  thunder, 

and  thy  arrows  flew. 

Thy  thunder  roared  in  the  whirlwind ;  the  lightning  illu- 
mined the  world ;  the  earth  trembled  and  shook. 
Thy  way  was  through  the  sea,  and  thy  path  through  great 

waters ;  and  thy  footsteps  could  not  be  found. 
Thou  didst  lead  thy  people  like  a  flock;  by  the  hands  of 

Moses  and  Aaron. 

PSALM    LV.  [Abrev.) 

M.    Give  ear  to  my  prayer,  O  God !  hide  not  thyself  from  my 

supplication ! 
0.     Attend  unto  me,  and  hear  me !  I  wander  about  mourning 

and  wailing. 
My  heart  trembleth  in  my  bosom,  and  the  terrors  of  death 

have  fallen  upon  me. 

Fear  and  trembling  have  seized  me,  and  horror  hath  over- 
whelmed me. 
Then  I  say,  O  that  I  had  wings  like  a  dove!  for  then 

would  I  fly  away,  and  be  at  rest. 
Behold,  I  would  wander  far  away,  and  take  up  my  abode 

in  a  wilderness. 
I  would  hasten  away  to  a  shelter  from  the  rushing  wind 

and  tempest. 

As  for  me,  I  will  call  upon  God,  and  the  Lord  will  save  me. 
At  evening,  at  morn,  and  at  noon  I  mourn  and  sigh,  and 

he  will  hear  my  voice. 
He  will  deliver  me  in  peace  from  my  conflict;  for  many 

have  risen  up  against  me. 

God  will  hear  me,  he  that  hath  been  judge  of  old. 
"Cast  thy  burden  upon  the  Lord,  and  he  will  sustain  thee; 

he  will  never  suffer  the  righteous  to  fall!" 


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PSALM  LXXXVI. 

M.    Incline  thy  ear,  O  Lord !  and  hear  me,  for  I  am  poor  and 

distressed ! 
C.     Preserve  my  life,  for  I  am  devoted  to  thee !  save,  O  thou 

my  God  !  thy  servant  who  trusteth  in  thee ! 
Have  pity  upon  me,  O  Lord !  for  to  thee  do  I  cry  daily ! 
Revive  the  soul  of  thy  servant,  for  to  thee,  O  Lord !  do  I 

lift  up  my  soul ! 
For  thou,  O  Lord,  art  good,  and  ready  to  forgive ;  yea, 

rich  in  mercy  to  all  that  call  upon  thee ! 
Give  ear,  O  Lord !  to  my  prayer,  and  attend  to  the  voice 

of  my  supplication ! 
In  the  day  of  my  trouble  I  call  upon  thee,  for  thou  dost 

answer  me ! 
Among  the  mighty  there  is  none  like  thee,  O  Lord !   and 

there  are  no  works  like  thy  works ! 

All  the  nations  which  thou  hast  made  must  come  and  wor- 
ship before  thee,  O  Lord !  and  glorify  thy  name ! 
For  great  art  thou,  and  wondrous  are  thy  works ;  thou 

alone  art  God ! 
Teach  me,  O  Lord !  thy  way,  that  I  may  walk  in  thy  truthj 

unite  all  my  heart  to  fear  thy  name ! 
I  will  praise  thee,  O  Lord,  my  God !  with  my  whole  heart; 

I  will  give  glory  to  thy  name  for  ever ! 
For  thy  kindness  to  me  hath  been  great ;  thou  hast  deliv- 
ered me  from  the  depths  of  the  underworld ! 
O  God!  the  proud  have  risen  against  me;  bands  of  cruel 

men  seek  my  life,  and  set  not  thee  before  their  eyes. 
But  thou,  O  Lord!  art  a  God  full  of  compassion  and  kind- 
ness, long-suffering,  rich  in  mercy  and  truth ! 
Look  upon  me,  and  have  compassion  upon  me !  give  thy 

strength  to  thy  servant,  and  save  the  son  of  thy  hand- 
maid! 

Show  me  a  token  for  good,  that  my  enemies  may  see  it  and 
be  confounded;  because  thou,  O  Lordl  helpest  and 
comfortest  me  I 


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PSALM  CXLII. 
M.    I  cry  unto  the  Lord  with  my  voice ;  with  my  voice  to  the 

Lord  do  I  make  my  supplication. 
0.     I  pour  out  my  complaint  before  him ;  I  declare  before  him 

my  distress. 
When  my  spirit  is  overwhelmed  within  me,  thou  knowest 

my  path !  In  the  way  which  I  walk,  they  have  hid  a 

snare  for  me. 
I  look  on  my  right  hand,  and  behold,  but  no  man  knoweth 

me ;  refuge  faileth  me,  no  one  careth  for  me. 
I  cry  unto  thee,  o  Lord  1  I  say,  thou  art  my  refuge,  my 

portion  in  the  land  of  the  living. 
Attend  to  my  cry,  for  I  am  brought  very  low ;  deliver  me 

from  my  persecutors,  for  they  prevail  against  me ! 
Bring  me  out  of  prison,  that  I  may  praise  thy  name !  the 

righteous  shall  gather  around  me,  when  thou  shalt 

show  me  thy  favor. 

PSALM   CXLIII.  [Abrev.J 

M.    Hear  my  prayer,  O  Lord !  give  ear  to  my  supplications!  in 

thy  faithfulness,  and  in  thy  righteousness,  answer  me  \ 
0.     Enter  not  into  judgment  with  thy  servant ;  for  before  thee 

no  man  living  is  righteous. 
My  spirit  is  overwhelmed  within  me;  my  heart  within  me 

is  desolate. 
I  remember  the  days  of  old ;  I  meditate  on  all  thy  works ; 

I  muse  on  the  deeds  of  thy  hands. 
I  stretch  forth  my  hands  unto  thee;  my  soul  thirsteth  for 

thee,  like  a  parched  land. 
Hear  me  speedily,  O  Lord!  my  spirit  faileth;  hide  not 

thy  face  from  me,  lest  I  become  like  those  who  go 

down  to  the  pit ! 
Cause  me  to  see  thy  loving- kindness  speedily ;  for  in  thee 

do  I  trust ! 
Make  known  to  me  the  way  which  I  should  take;  for  to 

thee  do  I  lift  up  my  soul ! 
Deliver  me,  O  Lord  1  from  mine  enemies;  for  in  thee  do 

I  seek  refuge  ! 


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Teach  me  to  do  thy  will  ;  for  thou  art  my  God  !  let  thy 

good  spirit  lead  me  in  a  plain  path  ! 
Revive  me,  O  Lord  !  for  thy  name's  sake  !  in  thy  righteous- 

ness, bring  me  out  of  my  distress  I 


XI. 

Repentance  and  Forgiveness. 

PSALM  CXXX. 

M.    Out  of  the  depths  do  I  cry  to  thee,  O  Lord! 
C.     O  Lord!  listen  to  my  voice,  let  thy  ears  be  attentive  ta 

my  supplication ! 
If  thou,  O  Lord,  shouldst  treasure  up  transgressions,  O 

Lord,  who  could  stand  ? 

But  with  thee  is  forgiveness,  that  thou  mayst  be  feared. 
I  trust  in  the  Lord;  my  soul  doth  trust,  and  in  his  prom- 
ise do  I  confide. 
My  soul  waiteth  for  the  Lord  more  than  they  who  watch 

for  the  morning ; 
Yea,  more  than  they  who  watch  for  the  morning ! 

0  Israel !    trust  in  the  Lord !    for  with  the  Lord  is  mercy,, 

and  with  him  is  plenteous  redemption. 
He  will  redeem  Israel  from  all  his  iniquities. 

PSALM  XXXII. 

M.    Happy  is  he  whose  transgression  is  forgiven,  whose  sin  is. 

pardoned ! 
C.     Happy  the  man  to  whom  the  Lord  imputeth  not  iniquity,. 

and  in  whose  spirit  there  is  no  guile ! 
While  I  kept  silence,  my  bones  were  wasted,  by  reason  of 

my  groaning  all  the  day  long. 
For  day  and  night  thy  hand  was  heavy  upon  me ;    my 

moisture  dried  up,  as  in  summer's  drought. 
At  length  I  acknowledged  to  thee  my  sin,  and  did  not 

hide  my  iniquity. 

1  said,  "I  will  confess  my  transgression  to  the  Lord";  and 

thou  forgavest  the  iniquity  of  my  sin  1 


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Therefore  shall  every  pious  man  pray  to  thee,  while  thou 
mayst  be  found ;  surely  the  floods  of  great  waters 
shall  not  come  near  him. 

Thou  art  my  hiding-pla.ce ;  thou  preservest  me  from 
trouble ;  thou  compassest  me  about  with  songs  of  de- 
liverance. 

<4I  will  instruct  thee,  and  show  thee  the  way  thou  shouldst  go; 
I  will  give  thee  counsel,  and  keep  my  eye  upon  thee. 

Be  ye  not  like  the  horse  and  the  mule,  which  have  no 
understanding. 

Whose  mouths  must  be  pressed  with  the  bridle  and  curb, 
because  they  will  not  come  near  thee  !  " 

The  wicked  hath  many  sorrows ;  but  he  that  trusteth  in 
the  Lord  is  encompassed  with  mercies. 

Rejoice  in  the  Lord,  and  be  glad,  ye  righteous,  shout  for 
joy,  all  ye  that  are  upright  in  heart  1 

PSALM  LI.  [Abrev.] 

M.    Be  gracious  unto  me,  0  God  !  according  to  thy  loving 

kindness ;  according  to  the  greatness  of  thy  mercy, 

blot  out  my  transgressions  ! 
<7.     Wash  me  thoroughly  from  my  iniquity,  and  cleanse  me 

from  my  sin ! 
For  I  acknowledge  my  transgressions,  and  my  sin  is  ever 

before  me. 
Against  thee,  thee  only,  have  I  sinned,  and  in  thy  sight 

have  I  done  evil ; 
So  that  thou  art  just  in  thy  sentence,  and  righteous  in  thy 

judgment. 
Behold !    thou  desirest  truth  in  the  heart ;   so  teach  me 

wisdom  in  my  inmost  soul ! 
Make  me  to  hear  joy  and  gladness,  so  that  the  bones  which 

thou  hast  broken  may  rejoice  ! 

Hide  thy  face  from  my  sins,  and  blot  out  all  my  iniquitiesl 
Create  within  me  a  clean  heart,  O  God !  renew  within  me 

a  steadfast  spirit ! 
Cast  me  not  away  from  thy  presence,  and  take  not  thy 

holy  spirit  from  me  ! 


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Restore  to  me  the  joy  of  thy  protection,  and  strenghten 

me  with  a  willing  spirit ! 
Then  will  I  teach  thy  ways  to  transgressors,  and  sinners 

shall  be  converted  to  thee. 
Deliver  me  from  the  guilt  of  blood,  O  God,  the  God  of 

my  salvation !  that  my  tongue  may  sing  aloud  of  thy 

goodness  ! 
O  Lord  1  open  thou  my  lips,  that  my  mouth  may  show 

forth  thy  praise  ! 
For  thou  desirest  not  sacrifice,  else  would  I  give  it ;  thou 

delightest  not  in  burnt-offerings. 
The  sacrifice  which  God  loveth  is  a  broken  spirit ;  a  broken 

and  contrite  heart,  O  God !  thou  wilt  not  despise  1 

XII. 

Trust. 

PSALM   XI.  [Abrev.] 

M.    In  the  Lord  do  I  put  my  trust.    Why  say  ye  to  me,  "Flee, 

like  a  bird,  to  your  mountain  ? 
C.     For,  lo!    the  wicked  bend  their  bow;  they  make  ready 

their  arrows  on  the  string,  to  shoot  in  secret  at  the 

upright  in  heart. 

If  the  pillars  be  broken  down,  what  can  the  righteous  do  ?' 
The  Lord  is  in  his  holy  palace ;  the  Lord's  throne  is  in 

heaven ; 

His  eyes  behold,  his  eyelids  prove  the  children  of  men. 
The  Lord  trieth  the  righteous ;  but  the  wicked,  and  the 

lover  of  violence,  his  soul  hateth. 
For  the  Lord  is  righteous ;  he  loveth  righteousness ;  the 

upright  shall  see  his  countenance. 

PSALM  XXIII. 

3f.    The  Lord  is  my  shepherd :  I  shall  not  want. 
G.     He  maketh  me  lie  down  in  green  pastures;  he  leadeth  me 

beside  the  still  waters. 

He  reviveth  my  soul ;    he  leadeth  me  in  paths  of  safety, 
for  his  name's  sake. 


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When  I  walk  through  the  valley  of  the  shadow  of  death  I 

fear  no  evil ;  for  thou  art  with  me  ;    thy  stay  and  thy 

staff,  they  comfort  me. 
Thou  prepares!  a  table  before  me  in  the  presence  of  my 

enemies.     Thou  anointest  my  head  with  oil;  my  cup 

runneth  over. 
Surely  goodness  and  mercy  shall  follow  me  all  the  days  of 

my  life,  and  I  shall  dwell  in  the  house  of  the  Lord 

for  ever. 

PSALM   XXVII.  [Abrev.J 

M.     The  Lord  is  my  light  and  my  salvation ;  whom  shall  I 

fear? 
C.     The  Lord  is  the  shield  of  my  life;  of  whom  shall  I  be 

afraid? 
When  the  wicked  came  upon  me  to  devour  me,  even  my 

persecutors  and  enemies,  they  stumbled  and  fell. 
Though  a  host  should  encamp  against  me,  my  heart  shall 

not  fear ;  though  war  should  rise  against  me,  yet  will 

I  be  confident. 
One  thing  have  I  desired  of  the  Lord ;  that  do  I  yet  seek; 

that  I  may  dwell  in  the  house  of  the  Lord  all  the 

days  of  my  life, 
To  behold  the  grace  of  the  Lord,  and  to  gaze  upon  his 

temple. 
For  in  the  day  of  trouble  he  will  hide  me  in  his  pavilion ; 

ye,  in  the  secret  place  of  his  tabernacle  will  he  shelter 

me ;  he  will  set  me  upon  a  rock. 
Hear  my  voice,  O  Lord!    when  I  cry  unto  thee;  have 

pity  upon  me,  and  answer  me ! 
When  I  think  of  thy  precept,  "  Seek  ye  my  face !"    thy 

face,  Lord,  do  I  seek. 
O  hide  not  thou  thy  face  from  me ;  cast  not  thy  servant 

away  in  displeasure ! 
Thou  hast  been  my  help,  do  not  leave  me ;  do  not  forsake 

me,  O  God,  my  helper ! 
For  though  my  father  and  my  mother  may  forsake  me  • 

but  the  Lord  will  take  me  up. 


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Teach  me  thy  way,  O  Lord !  and  lead  me  in  the  right  path ! 
Give  us  not  up  to  the  will  of  our  adversaries  I  for  false  wit- 

nesses  have  risen  up  against  us,  and  such  as  breathe 

out  injustice. 
I  trust  that  I  shall  see  the  goodness  of  the  Lord  in  the 

land  of  the  living. 
Hope  thou  in  the  Lord!  be  of  good  courage;  let  thy  heart 

be  strong;  hope  thou  in  the  Lordl 

PSALM  XXXI.  [Abrer.J 

M.    In  thee,  O  Lord!   do  I  trust;    let  me  never  be  put  to 

shame;  according  to  thy  goodness  deliver  me ! 
C.     Bow  down  thy  ear  to  me;  help  me  speedely !    be  to  me  a 

strong  rock,  a  high  fortress,  for  my  deliverance. 
For  thou  art  my  rock  and  my  high  fortress;    be  also  my 

guide,  and  lead  me,  for  thy  name's  sake! 
Draw  me  out  of  the  net  which  they  have  secretly  laid  for 

me,  for  thou  art  my  strength ! 
Into  thy  hand  I  commit  my  life ;    thou  wilt  deliver  me,  O 

Lord,  thou  God  of  truth ! 
I  hate  those  who  regard  lying  vanities,  and  put  my  trust 

in  the  Lord. 
I  will  be  glad  and  rejoice  in  thy  mercy,  that  thou  hast 

looked  upon  my  trouble,  and  hast  had  regard  to  my 

distress ; 

That  thou  hast  not  given  me  up  to  the  hands  of  my  ene- 
mies, but  hast  set  my  feet  in  a  wide  place. 
Have  mercy  upon  me,  O  Lord!  for  I  am  in  trouble!  my  face 

is  consumed  with  grief;    yea,  my  spirit  and  my  body. 
For  my  life  is  wasted  with  sorrow,  and  my  years  with 

sighing ; 
My  strength  faileth  by  reason  of  my  affliction,  and  my 

bones  are  consumed  on  account  of  all  my  troubles. 
But  I  trust  in  thee,  O  Eternal!  I  say,  "Thou  art  my  Godl" 
My  destiny  is  in  thy  hand ;    deliver  me  from  the  power  of 

my  enemies  and  persecutors! 
Let  thy  face  shine  upon  thy  servant,  and  save  me  through 

thy  mercy ! 


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Let  me  not  be  put  to  shame,  O  Lord !    for  I  have  called 

upon  thee ; 
Let  the  wicked  be  put  to  shame ;  let  them  be  silenced  in 

the  grave ! 
Let  lying  lips  be  put  to  silence,  which  speak  proud  things 

against  the  righteous,  with  haughtiness  and  contempt! 

0  how  great  is  thy  goodness,  which  thou  treasurest  up  for 

them  that  fear  thee ; 
Which  thou  showest  to  them  that  trust  in  thee,  before  the 

sons  of  men ! 
Thou  hidest  them  in  the  secret  place  of  thy  presence  from 

the  machinations  of  men ; 
Thou  shelterest  them  in  thy  pavilion  from  the  violence  of 

tongues. 
Praised  be  the  Lord;  for  he  hath  shown  me  his  wonderful 

kindness,  as  in  a  fortified  city ! 

1  said  in  my  distress,  "  I  am  cut  off  before  thy  eyes" ; 
But  thou  didst  hear  the  voice  of  my  supplication,  when  I 

cried  unto  thee. 
O  love  the  Lord,  all  ye  his  servants;    for  the  Lord  preser- 

veth   the  faithful,  and  requiteth   the  proud  in   full 

measure ! 
Be  of  good  courage ;  let  your  hearts  be  strong,  all  ye  who 

trust  in  the  Lord ! 

PSALM   XL.  [Abrev.] 

M.    I  trusted  steadfastly  in  the  Lord,  and  he  listened,  and 

heard  my  cry. 
C.     He  drew  me  out  of  a  horrible  pit,  out  of  the  miry  clay;  he 

set  my  feet  upon  a  rock,  and  made  my  steps  firm. 
He  hath  put  into  my  mouth  a  new  song,  a  song  of  praise 

to  our  God. 

Many  shall  see,  and  fear,  and  put  their  trust  in  the  Lord. 
Happy  the  man   who  maketh  the   Lord  his  trust,   and 

resorteth  not  to  men  of  pride  and  falsehood ! 
Many,  O  Lord,  my  God !  are  the  wonderful  works  which 

thou  hast  done ; 


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Many  have  been  thy  gracious  purposes  towards  us ;  none 

can  be  compared  to  thee ! 
Would  I  declare  and  rehearse  them,  they  are  more  than 

can  be  numbered. 
In  sacrifice  and  oblation  thou  hast  no  pleasure ;  my  ears 

thou  hast  opened ;  burnt- offering  and  sin-offering  thou 

requirest  not. 
Therefore  I  said,  "Lo,  I  come;  in  the  scroll  of  the  book 

it  is  prescribed  to  me ; 

0  my  God  !  to  do  thy  will  is  my  delight,  and  thy  law 

dwelleth  in  my  heart !" 

1  have  proclaimed  thy  righteousnes  in  the  great  assembly,  lo, 

I  have  not  restrained  my  lips,  O  Lord!  thou  knowest  t 
I  hide  not  thy  justice  in  my  heart;    I  declare  thy  faithful- 
ness and  thy  salvation ;  I  conceal  not  thy  mercy  and 

truth  from  the  great  assembly. 
Withdraw  not  from  me  thy  tender  mercies,  O  Lord !    may 

thy  loving-kindness  and  thy  truth  continually  pre- 
serve me ! 
Let  all  who  seek  thee  be  glad  and  rejoice  in  thee !  let  those 

who  love  thy   protection   ever  say,   "  Great  is   the 

Eternal!" 
I  am  poor  and  afflicted,  yet  the  Lord  thinketh  of  me;  thou 

art  my  help  and  my  deliverer;    my  God!    make  no 

delay ! 

PSALM  XLVI. 
M.    God  is  our  refuge  and  strength ;    an  ever  present  help  in 

trouble. 
C.     Therefore  will  we  not  fear,  though  the  earth  be  changed ; 

though  the  mountains  tremble  in  the  heart  of  the  sea; 
Though  its  waters  roar  and  be  troubled,  and  the  mountains 

shake  with  the  swelling  thereof. 
A  river  with  its  streams  shall  make  glad  the  city  of  God, 

the  holy  dwelling-place  of  the  Most  High. 
God  is  in  the  midst  of  her;  she  shall  not  be  moved;  God 

will  help  her,  and  that  full  early. 
The  nations  raged;    kingdoms  were  moved;    he  uttered 

his  voice,  the  earth  melted. 


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The  Lord  of  hosts  is  with  us;    the  God  of  Jacob  is  our 

refuge. 
Come,  behold  the  doings  of  the  Lord;    what  desolations 

he  hath  made  in  the  earth ! 
He  causeth  wars  to  cease  to  the  end  of  the  earth;  he  hath 

broken  the  bow,  and  snapped  the  spear  asunder,  and 

burned  the  chariots  in  fire. 
"  Desist,  and  know  that  I  am  God ;    I  will  be  exalted 

among  the  nations,  I  will  be  exalted  throughout  the 

earth !  " 
The  Lord  of  hosts  is  with  us ;    the  God  of  Jacob  is  our 

refuge. 

PSALM   LXII.  [Abrev.] 

M.    Truly  my  soul  resteth  on  God  alone;    from  him  cometh 

my  deliverance! 
<7.     He  alone  is  my  rock  and  my  salvation ;  he  is  my  safeguard,  I 

shall  not  fall! 
From  God  cometh  my  help  and  my  glory :    my  strong 

rock,  my  refuge,  is  God. 
Trust  in  him  at  all  times,  ye  people!  pour  out  your  hearts 

before  him  !  God  is  our  refuge  ! 

Truly  men  of  low  degree  are  vanity,  and  men  of  high  de- 
gree are  a  lie; 

Placed  in  the  balance,  they  are  all  lighter  than  naught. 
Trust  not  in  extortion ;    place  no  vain  hopes  in  greed  ;  if 

riches  increase,  set  not  your  heart  upon  them ! 
Once  hath  God  promised,  twice  have  I  heard  it,  that 

power  belongeth  unto  God. 
To  thee  also,  O  Lord!    belongeth  mercy;    for  thou  dost 

render  to  every  man  according  to  his  work  I 

PSALM  LXXI.  [Abrev.] 

M.    In  thee,  O  Lord!  do  I  put  my  trust!  .let  me  never  be  put 

to  shame ! 
C.     In  thy  goodness  deliver  and  rescue  me;    incline  thy  ear  to 

me,  and  save  me ! 
Be  thou  the  rock  of  my  abode,  where  I  may  continually 

resort ! 


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Thou  hast  granted  me  deliverance;    for  thou  art  my  rock 

and  my  fortress! 
Save  me,  O  my  God!  from  the  hand  of  the  wicked,— from 

the  hand  of  the  unjust  and  the  cruel ! 
For  thou  art  my  hope,  O  Eternal  our  God!    thou  hast 

been  my  trust  from  my  youth  ! 
Upon  thee  have  I  leaned  from  my  birth ;  from  my  earliest 

breath  thou  hast  been  my  support;    my  song  hath 

been  continually  of  thee ! 

I  am  a  wonder  to  many,  but  thou  art  my  strong  refuge. 
Let  my  mouth  be  filled  with  thy  praise;    yea,  all  the  day 

long,  with  thy  glory. 
Cast  me  not  off  in  my  old  age ;   forsake  me  not,  when  my 

strength  faileth ! 

0  God !  be  not  far  from  me !  come  speedily  to  my  aid,  O 

my  God ! 

But  I  will  hope  continually ;  I  shall  yet  praise  thee  more 
and  more. 

My  mouth  shall  speak  of  thy  goodness, — of  thy  sure  pro- 
tection all  the  day  long;  for  thy  mercies  are  more 
than  I  can  number. 

1  will  celebrate  thy  mighty  deeds,  O  Lord !    I  will  make 

mention  of  thy  goodness,  of  thine  only ! 

O  God !  thou  hast  taught  me  from  my  youth,  and  thus  far 
have  I  declared  thy  wondrous  deeds; 

And  now,  when  I  am  old  and  gray-headed,  O  God,  for- 
sake me  not, 

Until  I  make  known  thy  arm  to  the  next  generation,  — 
thy  mighty  power  to  all  that  are  to  come ! 

For  thy  goodness,  O  God!  reacheth  to  the  heavens;  won. 
derful  things  doest  thou !  O  God !  who  is  like  unto 
thee? 

Thou  hast  suffered  us  to  see  great  and  grievous  troubles ; 
thou  wilt  again  give  us  life,  and  wilt  bring  us  back 
from  the  depths  of  the  earth! 

Thou  wilt  increase  my  greatness;  thou  wilt  again  com- 
fort me ! 


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Then  will  I  praise  thee  with  psaltery;    even  thy  faithful- 
ness,  O  my  God ! 

To  thee  will  I  sing  with  the  harp,  O  Holy  One  of  Israel! 

My  lips  shall  rejoice,  when  I  sing  to  thee ,    and  my  soul, 
which  thou  hast  redeemed  from  death ; 

My  tongue  also  shall  continually  speak  of  thy  righteous- 
ness : 

For  all  who  seek  my  hurt  are  brought  to  shame  and  con- 
founded. 

PSALM  CXXI. 

M.    I  lift  up  my  eyes  to  the  hills :    whence  cometh  my  help  ? 
C.     My  help  cometh  from  the  Lord,  who  made  heaven  and 

earth. 
He  will  not  suffer  thy  foot  to  stumble ;  thy  guardian  doth 

not  slumber. 
Behold,  the  guardian  of  Israel  doth  neither  slumber  nor 

sleep. 
The  Lord  is  thy  guardian ;  the  Lord  is  thy  shade  at  thy 

right  hand. 
The  sun  shall  not  smite  thee  by  day,  nor  the  moon  by 

night. 
The  Lord  will  preserve  thee  from  all  evil;  he  will  preserve 

thy  life. 
The  Lord  will  preserve  thy  going  out  and  thy  coming  in, 

from  this  time  forth  for  ever. 

PSALM  CXXV. 
M.    They  who  trust  in  the  Lord  shall  be  as  Mount  Zion,  which 

cannot  be  moved,  which  standeth  for  ever. 
C.     As  the  mountains  are  round  about  Jerusalem,  so  the  Lord 

is  round  about  his  people,  henceforth  even  for  ever ! 
For  the  sceptre  of  the  wicked  shall  not  remain  upon  the 

portion  of  the  righteous,  lest  the  righteous  put  forth 

their  hands  to  iniquity. 
Do  good,  O  Lord !   to  the  good,  to  them  that  are  upright 

in  heart! 
But  such  as  turn  aside  to  their  crooked  ways,  —  may  the 

Lord  destroy  them  with  the  evil-doers  1 
Peace  be  to  Israel  1 


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XIII. 

Consolation. 
PSALM  XXX. 

M.  I  will  extol  thee,  O  Lord !  for  thou  hast  lifted  me  up,  and 
hast  not  suffered  my  enemies  to  rejoice  over  me. 

0.  O  Lord,  my  God!  I  called  upon  thee,  and  thou  hast 
healed  me ! 

0  Lord !  thou  hast  raised  me  up  from  destruction;  thou  hast 

kept  me  alive,  that  I  should  not  go  down  to  the  gravel 
Sing  unto  the  Lord,  O  ye  his  servants!  and  praise  his 

holy  name! 
For  his   anger  endureth   but  a  moment,  but  his  favor 

through  life ; 
Though  in  the  evening  sorrow  be  a  guest,  yet  joy  cometh 

in  the  morning. 

1  said  in  my  prosperity,  "  I  shall  never  be  moved ! " 
Thou,  O  Lord!    by  thy  favor,   hast  made  my  mountain 

strong;  thou  didst  hide  thy  face,  and  I  was  troubled! 
I  cried  unto  thee,  O  Lord!  to  the  Lord  I  made  supplication : 
What  will  my  death  profit  thee,  that  I  should  go  down  to. 

the  grave  ? 

Can  dust  praise  thee  ?  can  it  declare  thy  faithfulness  ? 
Hear,  O  Lord!  and  have  pity  upon  me!  be  thou,  O  Lord,. 

my  helper ! " 
Thou  didst  turn  my  mourning  into  joy ;    thou  didst  loose 

my  sackcloth,  and  gird  me  with  gladness. 
Therefore  I  will  sing  praise  to  thee,  and  not  be  silent ;    O 

Lord  my  God !    I  will  give  thanks  to  thee  for  ever ! 

PSALM  LVIL 

M.    Have  pity  upon  me,  O  God !    have  pity  upon  me,  for  in 

thee  doth  my  soul  seek  refuge ! 
C.     Yea,  in  the  shadow  of  thy  wings  do  I  take  shelter,  until 

these  calamities  be  overpast ! 
I  call  upon  God  the  Most  High,  upon  God,  who  perform- 

eth  all  things  for  me ; 


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He  will  send  from  heaven,  and  save  me  ;    he  will  put  to 

shame  him  that  panteth  for  my  life  ; 
God  will  send  forth  his  mercy  and  his  truth. 
My  life  was  in  the  midst  of  lions;  I  dwelt  among  them  that 

breathe  out  fire  ; 
Among  men  whose  teeth  are  spears  and  arrows,  and  whose 

tongue  is  a  sharp  sword. 
Exalt  thyself,  O  God  !    above  the  heavens,  and  thy  glory 

above  all  the  earth  ! 
They  have  prepared  a  net  for  my  steps;    my  soul  is  bowed 

down  ; 
They  have  digged  a  pit  before  me,  but  into  it  they  have 

themselves  fallen. 
My  heart  is  strengthened,  O  God  !    my  heart  is  strength- 

enedl  I  will  sing  and  give  thanks. 
Awake,  my  soul!    awake,  psaltery  and  harpl  I  will  wake 

with  the  early  dawn. 
I  will  praise  thee,  O  Lord  !    among  the  nations  ;    I  will 

sing  to  thee  among  the  kingdoms  ! 
For  thy  mercy  reacheth  to  the  heavens,  and  thy  truth  to 

the  clouds  I 
Exalt  thyself,  O  God  I    above  the  heavens,  and  thy  glory 

'above  all  the  earth! 


PSALM  CXXVI. 
M.    When  the  Lord  brought  back  the  captivity  of  Zion,  we 

were  like  them  that  dream. 
<7.     Then  was  our  mouth  filled  with  laughter,  and  our  tongue 

with  singing. 
Then  said  they  among  the  nations,  "  The  Lord  hath  done 

great  things  for  them  !  " 
Yea,  the  Lord  hath  done  great  things  for  us,  for  which  we 

are  glad. 

They  who  sow  in  tears  shall  reap  in  joy. 
Yea,  he  goeth  forth  weeping,  bearing  his  seed  ;    he  shall 
surely  come  back  rejoicing,  bringing  in  his  harvest. 


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XIV. 

The  Justice  of  God. 

PSALM  LXXXII. 
M.    God  standeth  in  his  assembly,  he  judge th  in  the  midst 

of  the  mighty  ones. 
C.     "  How  long  will  ye  judge  unjustly,  and  favor  the  cause  of 

the  wicked? 
Defend  the  poor  and  the  fatherless;    do  justice  to  the 

wretched  and  the  needy ! 
Deliver  the  poor  and  the  destitute;    save  them  from  the 

hand  of  the  wicked ! 
They  are  without  knowledge  and  without  understanding ; 

they  walk  in  darkness ; 

Therefore  all  the  foundations  of  the  land  are  shaken. 
I  have  said,  Ye  are  sons  of  God,  and  all  of  you  children  of 

the  Most  High; 
But  ye  shall  die  like  men,  and  fall  like  the  rest  of  the 

princes." 

Arise,  O  God  I    judge  the  earth  1    for  all  the  nations  are 
thy  possession. 

PSALM  XXXVII.  tAbrev-l 

M.    Be  not  thou  angry  on  account  of  the  wicked,  nor  be 

envious  of  those  who  do  iniquity. 
C.     For  soon  shall  they  be  cut  down  like  grass,  and  wither 

like  a  green  herb. 
Trust  in  the  Lord,  and  do  good ;    abide  in  the  land,  and 

delight  in  faithfulness. 
Place  thy  delight  in  the  Lord,  and  he  will  give  thee  thy 

heart's  desires. 
Commit  thy  way  to  the  Lord;    trust  in  him,  and  he  will 

give  thee  success ! 
He  will  cause  thy  justice  to  shine  forth  like  the  light,  and 

thy  righteousness  like  the  noonday's  brightness. 
Hope  thou  patiently  on  the  Lord,  and  in  him  place  thy 

trust ! 

Be  not  angry  on  account  of  the  prosperous,  —  on  account 
of  him  that  deviseth  deceit  1 


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Cease  from  anger ;    give  not  way  to  wrath  j    be  not  pro- 
voked, so  as  to  do  evil ! 
For  evil-doers  shall  be  rooted  out ;   but  they  who  trust  in 

the  Lord,  they  shall  inherit  the  land. 
Yet  a  little  while,  and  the  wicked  shall  be  no  more ;    thou 

mayst  look  for  his  place,  and  he  will  not  be  found. 
But  the  meek  shall  inherit  the  land,  and  delight  in  the 

fulness  of  prosperity. 
Better  is  the  little  of  the  righteous  man  than  the  great 

abundance  of  the  wicked  ; 
The  Lord  careth  for  the  life  of  the  upright,  and  their 

inheritance  shall  endure  for  ever. 
They  shall  not  be  ashamed  in  the  evil  time,  and  in  the 

days  of  famine  they  shall  have  enough. 
The  wicked  borroweth,  and  repayeth  not;    but  the  right- 
eous is  merciful  and  bountiful. 
The  steps  of  a  good  man  are  directed  by  the  Lord ;  who 

delighteth  himself  in  his  way. 
Though  he  fall,  he  shall  not  be  utterly  cast  down,  for  the 

Lord  holdeth  him  by  the  hand. 
I  have  been  young,  and  now  am  old;  yet  have  I  not  seen 

the  righteous  forsaken,  nor  his  offspring  begging  bread. 
He  is  ever  merciful  and  lendeth,  and  his  offspring  shall  be 

blessed. 
Depart  from  evil,  and  do  good ;  so  thou  shalt  dwell  in  the 

land  for  ever. 
The  mouth  of  the   righteous  uttereth  wisdom,  and  his 

tongue  speaketh  what  is  right. 
The  law  of  his  God  is  in  his  heart;    his  footsteps  shall  not 

slip. 
Trust  in  the  Lord,  and  keep  his  way,  and  he  will  exalt 

thee  to  the  possession  of  the  land 
I  have  seen  a  wicked  man  in  great  power,  and  spreading 

himself  like  a  green  cedar; 
But  he  passed  away,  and,  lo!    he  was  no  more;    yea,  I 

sought  him,  but  he  was  not  found. 
Mark  the  righteous  man,  and  behold  the  upright,  that 

posterity  is  to  the  man  of  peace! 


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But  transgressors  will  all  be  destroyed;    the  posterity  of 

the  wicked  shall  be  rooted  out. 
The  salvation  of  the  just  is  from  the  Lord,  he  is  their 

strength  in  the  time  of  trouble. 
The  Lord  will  help  and  deliver  them;  he  will  deliver  them 

from  their  enemies,  and  save  them,  because  they  trust 

in  him. 

PSALM  XII. 

M.    Help,  O  Lord;  for  the  goodly  man  ceaseth;  the  faithful  are 

failing  among  men. 
C.     They  speak  falsehood  one  to  another;    with  flattering  lips, 

with  a  double  heart  do  they  speak. 
May  the  Lord  punish  all  the  flattering  lips,  and  the  tongue 

which  speaketh  proud  things! 
Who  say,  "With  our  tongues  will  we  prevail;    our  lips  are 

our  reliance;  who  is  lord  over  us?" 
The  wicked  walk  on  every  side,  when  the  vilest  of  men 

are  exalted. 
For  the  oppression  of  the  poor  and  the  sighing  of  the 

wretched, 
Now  will  I  stand  up,  saith  the  Lord;    I  will  set  in  safety 

him  whom  they  puff  at. 
The  words  of  the  Lord  are  pure;   like  silver  purified  in  a 

furnace  on  the  earth,  seven  times  refined. 
Thou,  O  Lord!  wilt  watch  over  them;    thou  wilt  preserve 

them  from  this  generation  for  ever. 

PSALM  LXXIII. 
Jlf.    Truly,  God  is  good  to  Israel,  —  to  those  who  are  pure  in 

heart. 
Q.    Yet  my  feet  almost  gave  way;   my  steps  had  well  nigh 

slipped : 

For  I  was  envious  of  the  proud,  when  I  saw  the  prosper- 
ity of  the  wicked. 
For  they  have  no  pains  even  to  their  death;    their  bodies 

are  in  full  health. 

They  have  not  the  woes  of  other  men,  neither  are  they 
smitten  like  other  men. 


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Therefore  pride  encircleth  their  neck  as  a  collar;   violence 

covereth  them  as  a  garment. 
From  their  bosom  issueth  their  iniquity;    the  designs  of 

their  hearts  burst  forth. 
They  mock,  and  speak  of  malicious  oppression;    their 

words  are  haughty : 
They  stretch  forth  their  mouth  to  the  heavens,  and  their 

tongue  goeth  through  the  earth ; 
Therefore  his  people  walk  in  their  ways,  and  they  drink 

from  full  fountains. 
And  then  say,  "  How  doth  God  know?  how  can  there  be 

knowledge  with  the  Most  High?" 

Behold  these  are  the  ungodly!    yet  they  are  ever  prosper- 
ous; they  heap  up  riches. 
Verily  I  have  cleansed  my  heart  in  vain;    in  vain  have  I 

washed  my  hands  in  innocence. 
For  every  day  have  I  been  smitten;    every  morn  have  I 

been  chastened. 
If  I  should  resolve  to  speak  like  them,  surely  I  should  be 

treacherous  to  the  family  of  thy  children. 
So,  when  I   studied  to  know  this,  it  was  painful  to  my 

eyes; 
Until  I  went  into  the  sanctuary  of  God,  and  considered 

what  was  their  end. 
Behold!  thou  hast  set  them  on  slippery  places;  thou  cast- 

est  them  down  into  unseen  pits. 
How  are  they  brought  to  desolation  in  a  moment,  and 

utterly  consumed  with  sudden  destruction! 
As  a  dream  when  one  awaketh,  thou,  O  Lord!  when  thou 

risest,  wilt  make  their  vain  show  a  derision. 
When  my  heart  was  vexed  and  I  was  pierced  in  my  reins: 
Then  was  I  stupid  and  without  understanding;  I  was  like 

one  of  the  brutes  before  thee. 
Yet  I  am  ever  under  thy  care;    by  my  right  hand  thou 

dost  hold  me  up. 
Thou  wilt  guide  me  with  thy  counsel,  and  at  last  receive 

me  in  glory. 


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Whom  have  I  in  heaven  but  thee,  and  whom  on  earth  da 

I  love  in  comparison  with  thee? 
Though  my  flesh  and  my  heart  fail,  God  is  the  strength  of 

my  soul,  and  my  portion  for  ever. 
For,  lo  !  they  who  are  far  from  thee  perish  ;  thou  destroy- 

est  all  who  estrange  themselves  from  thee. 
But  it  is  good  for  me  to  draw  near  to  God  ;  I  put  my  trust 

in  the  Lord,  my  God,  that  I  may  declare  all  thy 

works. 

XV. 

Beatitudes. 
PSALM  'I. 

M.    Happy  the  man  who  walketh  not  in  the  counsel  of  the 

unrighteous, 
C.     Nor  standeth  in  the  way  of  sinners,  nor  sitteth  in  the  seat 

of  scoffers  ; 
But  whose  delight  is  in  the  law  of  the  Lord,  and  who- 

meditateth  on  his  precepts  day  and  night. 
He  is  like  a  tree  planted  by  streams  of  water,  that  bringeth 

forth  its  fruit  in  its  season, 
Whose  leaves  also  do  not  wither:    all  that  he  doeth  shall 

prosper. 
Not  so  the  unrighteous;    they  are  like  chaff,  which  the 

wind  driveth  away. 
Therefore  the  wicked  shall  not  stand  in  judgment,  nor 

sinners  in  the  assembly  of  the  just. 
For  the  Lord  knoweth  the  way  of  the  righteous,  but  the 

way  of  the  wicked  leadeth  to  ruin. 


PSALM  XLI. 

M.     Happy  is  he  who  hath  regard  to  the  poor!    the  Lord  will 

deliver  him  in  time  of  trouble. 
C.     The  Lord  will  preserve  him,  and  keep  him  alive;    he  shall 

be  happy  on  the  earth; 
Thou  wilt  not  give  him  up  to  the  will  of  his  enemiesl 


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The  Lord  will  strengthen  him  upon  the  bed  of  disease ; 

all  his  bed  thou  wilt  change  in  his  sickness. 
I  said,  O  Lord !    be  merciful  to  me  1    heal  me,  for  I  have 

sinned  against  thee ! 

PSALM   CXII.  [Abrev.] 

M.    Praise  ye  the  Lord!  happy  the  man  who  feareth  the  Lord, 

who  taketh  delight  in  his  commandments! 
<7.     His  posterity  shall  be  mighty  on  the  earth;  the  race  of  the 

righteous  shall  be  blessed. 
Wealth  and  riches  shall  be  in  his  house;  his  righteousness 

shall  endure  for  ever. 
To  the  righteous  shall  arise  light  out  of  darkness;    he  is 

gracious  and  full  of  compassion  and  righteousness. 
Happy  the  man  who  hath  pity  and  lendeth !  he  shall  sus- 
tain his  cause  in  judgement; 
Yea,  he  shall  never  be  moved :    the  righteous  shall  be  in 

everlasting  remembrance. 
He  is  not  afraid  of  evil  tidings ;    his  heart  is  firm,  trusting 

in  the  Lord. 
His  heart  is  firm;    he  hath  no  fear,  till  he  see  his  wishes 

fulfilled. 
He  hath  scattered  blessings;    he  hath  given  to  the  poor; 

his  righteousness  shall  endure  for  ever; 
His  horn  shall  be  exalted  with  honor. 

PSALM  CXXXI. 
M.     O  Lord!    my  heart  is  not  haughty,  nor  my  eyes  lofty;    I 

employ  not  myself  on   great  things,  or  things  too 

wonderful  for  me! 
•C.     Yea,  I  have  stilled  and  quieted  my  soul  as  a  weaned  child 

upon  his  mother;  my  soul  within  me  is  like  a  weaned 

child. 
O  Israel !  trust  in  the  Lord,  henceforth  even  for  ever  1 

PSALM  CXXXIII. 
M.    Behold,  how  good  and  pleasant  it  is  for  brethren  to  dwell 

together  in  unity! 
<C.     It  is  like  precious  perfume  upon  the  head,  which  ran  down 

upon  the  beard  of  Aaron ; 


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Which  went  down  to  the  very  border  of  his  garments; 

Like  the  dew  of  Hermon,  like  that  which  descendeth 
upon  the  mountains  of  Zion. 

For  there  the  Lord  commandeth  a  blessing,  even  life  fox 
evermore. 

PSALM  CXXVII. 

M.    Except  the  Lord  build  the  house,  the  builders  labor  in  vain; 
C.     Except  theLord  guard  the  city,  the  watchman  waketh  in  vain; 

In  vain  ye  rise  up  early,  and  go  to  rest  late,  and  cat  the 
bread  of  care ! 

The  same  giveth  he  to.  his  beloved  one  in  sleep. 

Behold!  sons  are  an  inheritance  from  the  Lord,  and  child- 
ren are  his  blessing. 

As  arrows  in  the  hand  of  the  warrior,  so  are  the  sons  of 
valiant  men : 

Happy  the  man  that  hath  his  quiver  full  of  them !  they 
shall  not  be  put  to  shame,  when  they  speak  with  ad- 
versaries in  the  gate. 

PSALM    CXXVItl. 

Af.    Happy  is  he  who  feareth  the  Lord,  who  walketh  in  his  ways', 
C.     Thou  shalt  eat  the  labor  of  thy  hands;    happy  shalt  thou 

be,  and  it  shall  be  well  with  thee! 

Thy  wife  shall  be  like  a  beautiful  vine  within  thy  house! 
thy  children  like  olive-branches  round  about  thy  table. 
Behold!   thus  happy  is  the  man  who  feareth  the  Lord! 
The  Lord  shall  bless  thee  out  of  Zion,  and  thou  shalt  see 

the  prosperity  of  Jerusalem  all  the  days  of  thy  life; 
Yea,  thou  shalt  see  thy  children's  children;  peace  be  to  Israel! 

XVI. 

National. 

PSALM  XLIV.  tAbrev-l 

M.  O  God !  we  have  heard  with  our  ears,  our  fathers  have 
told  us,  what  deeds  thou  didst  in  their  days,  in  the 
days  of  old. 

C.  With  thy  own  hand  didst  thou  drive  out  the  nations,  and 
plant  our  fathers ; 


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Thou  didst  subdue  the  nations,  and  cause  our  fathers  to 

flourish. 
For  not  by  their  own  swords  did  they  gain  possession   of 

the  land. 
Nor  did  their  own  arms  give  them  victory;    but  thy  right 

hand,  and  thy  arm,  and  the  light  of  thy  countenance; 

for  thou  didst  favor  them ! 

Thou  art  my  king,  O  God!    O  send  deliverance  to  Ja,cob! 
Through  thee  we  may  triumph  over  our  enemies ;  through 

thy  name  we  may  conquer  our  adversaries! 
I  trust  not  in  my  bow,  nor  can  my  sword  save  me. 
But  it  is  thou  only  who  savest  us  from  our  enemies,  and 

puttest  to  shame  those  who  hate  us ! 
In  God  will  we  glory  continually;    yea,  we  will  praise  thy 

name  forever! 

PSALM  XLVII. 

(For  the  Choir.) 

M.    O  clap  your  hands,  all  ye  nations !    Shout  unto  God  with 

the  voice  of  triumph ! 
C.     For  wonderful  is  the  Lord,  the  Most  High,  the  great  King 

over  all  the  earth. 
He  hath  subdued  nations  under  us,  and  kingdoms  under 

our  feet ; 
He  hath  chosen  for  us  an  inheritance,  the  glory  of  Jacob, 

whom  he  loved. 
Go  up  unto  God  with  a  shout;    unto  the  Lord  with  the 

sound  of  the  trumpet. 
Sing  praises  to  God,  sing  praises !  sing  praises  to  our  King, 

sing  praises ! 
For  God  is  King  of  all  the  earth;    sing  to  him  hymns  of 

praise ! 
God  reigneth  over  the  nations;   God  sitteth  upon  his  holy 

throne. 
The  princes  of  the  nations  gather  themselves  together  to 

the  people  of  the  God  of  Abraham; 
For  the  mighty  ones  of  the  earth  belong  to  God;    he  is 

supremely  exalted. 


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PSALM   LX.  [Abrev.] 

M.    O  God!    thou  hast  forsaken  us;    thou  hast  broken  us  into 

pieces;  thou  hast  been  angry!   O  revive  us  again! 
C.     Thou  hast  made  the  land  tremble;    thou  hast  rent  it;   O 

heal  its  breaches,  for  it  tottereth  ! 
Thou  hast  caused  thy  people  to  see  hard  things;    thou 

hast  made  us  drink  the  wine  of  reeling. 
Lift  up  a  banner  for  them  that  fear  thee,  for  the  sake  of 

thy  faithfulness,  that  they  may  escape! 
That  thy  beloved  may  be  delivered,  save  with  thy  right 

hand,  and  answer  me! 
God  promiseth  in  his  holiness;  I  will  rejoice. 

PSALM  LXVIII.  [Abrev.] 

M.    Let  God  arise,  and  his  enemies  are  scattered,  and  they 

who  hate  him  flee  before  him ! 
C.     As  smoke  is  dispersed,  so  thou  dispersest  them ;    as  wax 

melteth  before  the  fire,  so  perish  the  wicked  before 

the  face  of  God. 
But  the  righteous  are  glad  and  rejoice  in  his  presence, 

yea,  they  exult  exceedingly. 
Sing  unto  God;   sing  praises  to  his  name !    prepare  a  way 

for  him  who  rideth  through  the  desert! 
The  Eternal  is  his  name;  be  joyful  in  his  presence! 
The  father  of  the  fatherless,  and  the  protector  of  the  widow, 

is  God  in  his  holy  habitation. 
God  causeth  the  forsaken  to  dwell  in  houses;  he  leadeth 

forth  to  prosperity  them  that  are  bound; 
But  the  rebellious  shall  dwell  in  a  barren  land. 
O  God!  when  thou  didst  go  before  thy  people,  when  thou 

didst  march  through  the  wilderness, 
The  earth  quaked,  and  the  heavens  dropped  at  the  pres- 
ence of  God; 

This  Sinai  trembled  at  the  presence  of  God,  the  God  of  Israel. 
Thou,  O  God!    didst  send  a  plentiful  rain;    thou  didst 

strengthen  thy  wearied  inheritance. 
Thy  people  established  themselves  in  the  land;    thou,  O 

God!  in  thy  goodness,  didst  prepare  it  for  the  needy! 


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The  Lord  gave  the  song  of  victory  of  the  maidens  publish- 
ing glad  tidings  to  the  mighty  host. 
"The  kings,  with  their  armies  have  fled,  —  have  fled!  and 

the  matron  at  home  divideth  the  spoil. 
Truly  ye  may  repose  yourselves  in  the  stalls,  like  the  wings 

of  a  dove  covered  with  silver,  and  her  feathers  with 

shining  gold." 
Praised  be  the  Lord  daily !    when  we  are  heavy-laden,  the 

Mighty  One  is  our  help. 
Our  God  is  a  God  of  salvation ;    from  the  Lord,  our  God, 

cometh  deliverance  of  death. 
Rebuke  the  wild  beast  of  the   reeds,   scatter   thou  the 

nations  that  delight  in  war! 
Ye  kingdoms  of  the  earth,  sing  unto  God;    sing  praise  to 

the  Lord; 
To  him  who  rideth  upon  the  ancient  heaven  of  heavens; 

behold,  he  uttereth  his  voice,  his  mighty  voice! 
Give  glory  to  God,  whose  majesty  is  in  Israel,  and  whose 

might  is  above  the  clouds! 
Powerful  art  thou,  O  God!    from  thy  sanctuary!    the  God 

of  Israel  giveth  strength  and  power  to  his  people. 
Praised  be  God! 

PSALM  LXXX. 
M.    Give  ear,  O  Shepherd  of  Israel!   thou  who  leadest  Joseph 

like  a  flock,  thou  who  dwellest  above  the  cherubims, 

shine  forth ! 
C.     Before  Ephraim  and  Benjamin  and  Manasseh,  stir  up  thy 

strength,  and  come  and  save  us! 
Bring  us  back  to  thee,  O  God !    and  cause  thy  face  to 

shine  upon  us,  that  we  may  be  saved ! 
O  Lord,  God  of  hosts!    how  long  wilt  thou  be  angry 

against  the  prayer  of  thy  people  ? 
For  thou  causest  them  to  eat  the  bread  of  tears,  and 

givest  them  tears  to  drink,  in  full  measure. 
Thou  hast  made  us  the  object  of  strife  to  our  neighbors, 

and  our  enemies  hold  us  in  derision. 
Bring  us  back  to  thee,  O  God  of  hosts!    and  cause  thy 

face  to  shine  upon  us  that  we  may  be  saved  1 


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Thou  didst  bring  a  vine  out  of  Egypt;    thou  didst  expel 

the  nations,  and  plant  it. 
Thou  didst  prepare  a  place  for  it;   it  spread  its  roots,  and 

filled  the  land. 
The   mountains   were    covered   with  its   shade,   and  its 

branches  were  like  the  cedars  of  God. 
It  sent  out  its  boughs  to  the  sea,  and  its  branches  to  the 

river. 
Why  hast  thou  now  broken  down  its  hedges,  so  that  all 

who  pass  by  do  pluck  from  it? 
The  boar  from  the  wood  doth  waste  it,  and  the  wild  beast 

from  the  forest  doth  devour  it. 
O  God  of  hosts!  return,  we  beseech  thee,  look  down  from, 

heaven,  and  behold,  and  have  regard  to  this  vine! 
Protect  what  thy  right  hand  planted;    the  branch  which 

thou  madest  strong  for  thyself! 
It  is  burnt  with  fire;    it  is  cut  down;    under  thy  rebuke 

they  perish. 
May  thy  hand  be  over  the  man  of  thy  right  hand,  the  man 

whom  thou  madest  strong  for  thyself! 
So  will  we  no  more  turn  back  from  thee :    revive  us,  and 

upon  thy  name  alone  will  we  call ! 
Bring  us  back  unto  thee,  O  Lord,  God  of  hosts!  and  cause 

thy  face  to  shine  upon  us,  that  we  may  be  saved! 

PSALM  LXXXI.  tAt>rev-J 

M.    Sing  joyfully  to  God,  our  strength!  snout  with  gladness  to- 

the  God  of  Jacob! 
C.     Raise  a  song,  and  strike  the  timbrel,  the  sweet-sounding 

harp,  and  the  psaltery ! 
Blow  the  trumpet  at  the  new  moon ,    at  the  full  moon, 

also,  on  our  festal  day ! 

For  this  is  a  statute  for  Israel,  a  law  of  the  God  of  Jacob; 
He  appointed  it  as  a  memorial  in  Joseph,  when  he  went 

out  of  the  land  of  Egypt,  where  he  heard  a  language 

he  knew  not. 
"  I  relieved  thy  shoulders  from  their  burden;    thy  hands. 

were  removed  from  the  hod. 


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Thou  didst  call  in  trouble,  and  I  delivered  thee;  in  the  secret 

place  of  thunder  I  answered  thee;    I  proved  thee  at 

the  waters  of  Meribah. 
Hear,  O  my  people!  and  I  will  admonish  thee!  O  Israel! 

that  thou  wouldst  hearken  to  me ! 
Let  there  be  no  strange  god  within  thee,  nor  worship  thou 

any  foreign  god ! 
I,  the  Eternal,  am  thy  God,  who  brought  thee  out  of  the 

land  of  Egypt:    open  wide  thy  mouth,  and  I  will 

satiate  thee ! " 

PSALM    LXXXV.  [Abrev.] 

jfef.    O  Lord !  thou  hast  been  favorable  to  thy  land ;    thou  hast 

brought  back  the  captives  of  Jacob; 
<7.     Thou  didst  forgive  the  iniquity  of  thy  people,  and  cover 

all  their  sins ! 
Thou  didst  take  away  all  thy   displeasure,  and  abate  the 

fierceness  of  thy  wrath. 
Show  us  thy  compassion,   O  Lord!    and   grant  us  thy 

salvation ! 
I  will  hear  what  God  the  Lord  will  speak,    truly  he  will 

speak  peace  to  his  people,  and  to  his  servants;    only 

let  them  not  turn  again  to  folly ! 
Yea,  his  salvation  is  near  to  those  who  fear  him,  that  glory 

may  dwell  in  our  land. 
Mercy  and  truth  shall  meet  together,  righteousness  and 

peace  shall  kiss  each  other; 
Truth  shall  spring  out  of  the  earth;    righteousness  shall 

look  down  from  heaven. 
Yea,  the  Lord  will  give  prosperity,  and  our  land  shall  yield 

her  increase. 
Righteousness  shall  go  before  him,  and  set  us  in  the  way 

of  his  steps. 

PSALM    CXXIX.  [Abrev.] 

M.    Much  have  they  afflicted  me  from  my  youth,  may  Israel 

now  say: 
C.     Much  have  they  afflicted  me  from  my  youth,  yet  have 

they  not  prevailed  against  me. 


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The  ploughers  ploughed  up  my  back;    they  made  long 

their  furrows; 
But  the  Lord  was  righteous;    he  cut  asunder  the  cords  of 

the  wicked. 

PSALM  CXXIV. 

M.    Had  not  the  Lord  been  on  our  side,  now  may  Israel  say, 
C.     Had  not  the  Lord  been  on  our  side,  when  men  rose  up 

against  us, 
Then  had  they  swallowed  us  up  alive,  when  their  wrath 

burned  against  us ; 
Then  the  waters  had  overwhelmed  us,   the  stream  had 

gone  over  our  soul ; 

The  proud  waters  had  gone  over  our  soul. 
Blessed  be  the  Lord,  who  hath   not  given  us  a  prey  to 

their  teeth ! 
We  have  escaped  like  a  bird  from  the  snare  of  the  fowler ; 

the  snare  is  broken,  and  we  have  escaped. 
Our  help  is  in  the  name  of  the  Lord,  who  made  heaven 

and  earth. 

XVII. 

Praise. 

PSALM  CXLV. 

M.    I  will  extol  thee,  my  God,  the  King!    I  will  praise  thy 

name  for  ever  and  ever! 
G.     Every  day  will  I  bless  thee,  and  praise  thy  name  for  ever 

and  ever! 
Great  is  the  Lord,  and  greatly  to  be  praised;    yea,  his 

greatness  is  unsearchable. 
One  generation  shall  praise  thy  works  to  another,  and 

shall  declare  thy  mighty  deeds. 
I  will  speak  of  the  glorious  honor  of  thy  majesty,  and  of 

thy  wonderful  works. 
Men  shall  speak  of  the  might  of  thy  wonderful  deeds,  and 

I  will  declare  thy  greatness; 

They  shall  pour  forth  the  praise  of  thy  great  goodness, 
and  sing  of  thy  righteousness. 


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The  Lord  is  gracious,  and  full  of  compassion,  slow  to 

anger,  and  rich  in  mercy. 
The  Lord  is  good  to  all,  and  his  tender  mercies  are  over 

all  his  works. 
All  thy  works  praise  thee,  O  Lord!    and  thy  holy  ones 

bless  thee! 
They  speak  of  the  glory  of  thy  kingdom,  and  talk  of  thy 

power ; 
To  make  known  to  the  sons  of  men  his  mighty  deeds,  and 

the  glorious  majesty  of  his  kingdom. 
Thy  kingdom  is  an  everlasting  kingdom,  and  thy  domin- 
ion endureth  throughout  all  generations. 
The  Lord  upholdeth  all  that  fall,  and  raiseth  up  all  that 

are  bowed  down. 
The  eyes  of  all  wait  upon  thee,  and  thou  givest  them  their 

food  in  due  season; 
Thou  openest  thy  hand,  and  satisfiest  the  desire  of  every 

living  thing. 
The  Lord  is  righteous  in  all  his  ways,  and  merciful  in  all 

his  works. 
The  Lord  is  nigh  to  all  that  call  upon  him,  to  all  that  call 

upon  him  in  truth. 
He  fulfilleth  the  desire  of  them  that  fear  him;    he  heareth 

their  cry,  and  saveth  them. 
The  Lord  preserveth  all  that  love  hm;    but  all  the  wicked 

he  will  destroy. 
My  mouth  shall  speak  the  praise  of  the  Lord ;    and  let  all 

flesh  bless  his  holy  name  for  ever  and  ever! 

PSALM  CXLVI. 

HALLELUJAH. 

M.    Praise  ye  the  Lord!  praise  the  Lord,  my  soul! 

C.     I  will  praise  the  Lord,  as  long  as  I  live ;  I  wDl  sing  praises 

to  my  God,  while  I  have  my  being. 
Put  not  your  trust  in  princes,  in  the  son  of  man,  in  whom 

is  no  help ! 

His  breath  goeth  forth;   he  returneth  to  the  dust;    in  that 
very  day  his  plans  perish. 


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Happy  is  he  that  hath  the  God  of  Jacob  for  his  help; 

whose  hope  is  in  the  Lord,  his  God ; 
Who  made  heaven  and  earth,  the  sea,  and  all  that  is 

therein;    who  keepeth  truth  forever; 
Who  executeth  judgment  for  the  oppressed ;    who  giveth 

food  to  the  hungry. 
The  Lord  setteth  free  the  prisoners;  the  Lord  openeth  the 

eyes  of  the  blind; 
The  Lord  raiseth  up  them  that  are  bowed  down;    the 

Lord  loveth  the  righteous. 

The  Lord  preserveth  the  strangers;  he  relieveth  the  father- 
less and  the  widow;    but  the  .way  of  the  wicked  he 

perverteth. 
The  Lord  shall  reign  forever;    thy  God,  O  Zion!    to  alt 

generations!  praise  ye  the  Lord! 

PSALM  CXLVII. 
M.    Praise  ye  the  Lord !    for  it  is  good  to  sing  praise  to  our 

God ;  for  it  is  pleasant,  and  praise  is  becoming. 
C.     The  Lord  buildeth  up  Jerusalem;    he  gathereth  together 

the  dispersed  of  Israel. 
He  healeth  the  broken  in  heart,  and  bindeth  up  their 

wounds. 
He  counteth  the  number  of  the  stars;    he  calleth  them  all 

by  their  names. 
Great  is  our  Lord,  and  mighty  in  power;    his  wisdom  is 

infinite. 
The  Lord  lifteth  up  the  lowly;    he  casteth  the  wicked 

down  to  the  ground. 
Sing  to  the  Lord  with  thanksgiving;  sing  praises  upon  the 

harp  to  our  God! 
Who  covereth  the  heavens  with  clouds,  who  prepareth 

rain  for  the  earth,  who  causeth  grass  to  grow  upon 

the  mountains. 
He  giveth  to  the  cattle  their  food,  and  to  the  young  ravens, 

when  they  cry. 
He  delighteth  not  in  the  strength  of  the  horse,  he  <aketh 

not  pleasure  in  the  legs  of  a  man. 


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The  Lord  taketh  pleasure  in  those  who  fear  him,  in  those 

who  trust  in  his  mercy. 

Praise  the  Lord,  O  Jerusalem!  praise  thy  God,  O  Zion! 
For  he  hath  strengthened  the  bars  of  thy  gates;    he  hath 

blessed  thy  children  within  thee. 
He  maketh  peace  in  thy  borders,  and  satisfieth  thee  with 

the  finest  of  the  wheat. 
He  sendeth  forth  his  command  to  the  earth;    his  word 

runneth  swiftly. 
He  giveth  snow  like  wool,  and  scattereth -the  hoarfrost 

like  ashes. 

He  casteth  forth  his  ice  like  morsels;    who  can  stand  be- 
fore his  cold? 
He  sendeth  forth  his  word,  and  melteth  them ;  he  causeth 

his  wind  to  blow,  and  the  waters  flow. 
He  publisheth  his  word  to  Jacob,  his  statutes  and  laws  to 

Israel. 
He  hath  dealt  in  this  manner  with  no  other  nation;    and, 

as  for  his  ordinances,  they  have  not  known  them. 
Praise  ye  the  Lord ! 

PSALM  GXLVIII. 

[For  the  Choir.] 

M.    Praise  ye  the  Lord!    praise  the  Lord  from  the  heavens! 

praise  him  in  the  heights! 

C.     Praise  him,  all  ye  his  angels!    praise  him,  all  ye  his  hosts! 
Praise  ye  him,  sun  and  moon !    praise  him,  all  ye  stars  of 

light! 
Praise  him,  ye  heavens  of  heavens!    ye  waters,  that  are 

above  the  heavens! 

Let  them  praise  the  name  of  the  Lord;    for  he  command- 
ed, and  they  were  created. 
He  hath  also  established  them  forever;    he  hath  given 

them  a  law,  and  they  transgress  it  not. 
Praise  the  Lord  from  the  earth,  ye  sea-monsters,  and  all 

deeps ! 
Fire  and  hail,  snow  and  vapor;  thou  tempest,  that  fulfillest 

his  word ! 
Ye  mountains,  and  all  hills!  fruit-trees,  and  all  cedars! 


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Ye  wild  beasts,  and  all  cattle!    ye  creeping  things,  and 

winged  birds ! 
Ye  kings,  and  all  peoples,  princes,  and  all  judges  of  the 

earth ! 

Young  men  and  maidens,  old  men  and  children ! 
Let  them  praise  the  name  of  the  Lord!  for  his  name  alone 

is   exalted;    his  glory  is  above  the   earth   and  the 

heavens. 
He  exalteth  the  horn  of  his  people,  the  glory  of  all  his 

godly  ones,  of  the  children  of  Israel,  a  people  near 

him. 
Praise  ye  the  Lordl 

PSALM  CL. 

[For  the  Choir.] 

M.    Praise  ye  the  Lord!    praise  God  in  his  sanctuary!    praise 

him  in  his  glorious  firmament ! 
C.     Praise  him  for  his  mighty  deeds!    praise  him  according  to 

his  excellent  greatness! 
Praise  him  with  the  sound  of  trumpets !    praise  him  with 

the  psaltery  and  harp ! 
Praise  him  with  the  timbrel  and  dance!    praise  him  with 

stringed  instruments  and  flutes! 
Praise  him  with  the  clear-sounding  cymbals !    praise  him 

with  the  high-sounding  cymbals ! 
Let  every  thing  that  hath  breath  praise  the  Lordl 
Praise  ye  the  Lord ! 


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CHILDREN'S  PRAYER. 

MORNING  PRAYER. 


Hear,  O  Israel,  God  our  Lord,  God  is  One. 

Moses  commanded  us  a  law,  the  inheritance  of  the  con- 
gregation of  Jacob. 

I  give  thanks  to  thee,  O  God,  for  thy  loving  kindness 
toward  me.  Thou  hast  watched  over  my  life  while  I  was 
asleep,  and  thou  hast  awakened  me  to  life  and  usefulness.  Be 
with  me  this  day  and  ever  more,  that  I  may  become  righteous 
and  good,  and  deserve  the  love  of  my  dear  parents,  and  find 
favor  in  the  sight  of  God  and  men.  Amen. 

NIGHT  PRAYER. 

To  thee,  O  God,  I  commit  my  spirit  and  my  body  before 
I  lie  down  to  rest.     Let  me  slumber  gently  through  the  night 
and  restore  me  to  life  and  light.    Bless  my  dear  parents  ...... 

and  all  my  teachers.  Amen. 

HEAR,  O  ISRAEL,  GOD  OUR  LORD,  GOD  is  ONE! 

GRACE  BEFORE  MEALS. 

Be  praised,  O  God,  Ruler  of  the  universe,  who  causest  the 
earth  to  bring  forth  nourishment  for  man,  and  in  thy  paternal 
love  satisfies!  us  with  thy  goodness.  Amen. 

GRACE  AFTER  MEALS. 

Be  praised,  O  Lord,  for  thy  boundless  kindness,  which 
sustains  everything  and  supplies  us  with  food  and  drink.  Thou 
openest  thy  hand  and  satisfiest  every  living  being.  Thy  great 
mercy  has  never  suffered  us  to  want  nourishment,  and  hence- 
forth too,  mayest  thou  give  us  the  sustenance  of  life.  Be 
praised,  O  God,  dispenser  of  all  good  gifts.  Amen. 


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